Operations Manager - Northampton

Balfour Beatty; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to lead their dynamic team in delivering critical infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to shape operational strategies, ensuring safety and performance standards are met while fostering a culture of excellence. With a focus on innovative solutions and effective leadership, you will manage a diverse team, driving operational efficiency and contributing to community-focused projects that make a real difference. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a flexible work environment with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension plan

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing operational teams in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to analyze risks and benefits to resolve issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational safety and performance across teams.
• Drive efficiency and ensure contract outcomes meet targets.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Risk Analysis

Time Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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About the role

Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrow's challenges. Join our UKCS - Balfour Beatty Living Places team as a Operations Manager and you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of.

What you'll be doing

Operations

1. Overall accountability for operational safety and performance
2. Line manager responsibility for operations supervisors
3. Leadership role over all operatives and supervisors
4. Uncompromising approach to Zero Harm strategy within the contract
5. Ensure workforce is effectively resourced
6. Ensure workforce are trained and competent
7. Drive efficiency and right first time operational delivery through effective works programming
8. Provide visible Operational leadership both on site and within the depot
9. Proactively manage and support Operational Supervisors
10. Proactive short interval control of operational programme
11. Support the Supervisors in delivering effective briefings and stand down sessions
12. Ensure that contract/project outcomes are in line with the required safety, quality and financial targets

Who we're looking for

1. Experienced in the management of Operational teams
2. Solution orientated individual, with ability to analyse risks and benefits of options to resolve identified issues.
3. Proven experience of proactive management in a fast-paced operational environment
4. Proven experience of working to tight deadlines with an ability to prioritise and multi-task

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.