Operations Manager - Nuclear/Regulated, Hybrid

Babcock International; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Digital GP access

Annual health check

Life assurance

Employee share scheme

Reservists leave

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International, invites an Operations Manager to join our Berkeley, Gloucestershire site. The role combines leadership of regulated operational activities with a focus on safety, governance and stakeholder engagement.

Hybrid working with a minimum three onsite days supports balance and delivery. You’ll lead teams, drive improvement, manage budgets and ensure performance aligns with customer needs and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multiple complex services across large and small-scale operations.
• Leadership experience within a regulated environment with governance.
• Financial awareness, including profit and loss responsibilities.
• Strong stakeholder relationship and customer service expertise.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coordinating and developing operational teams to ensure resources are deployed effectively and objectives are achieved.
• Delivering health, safety, quality, environmental and security performance through governance and accountability.
• Implementing operational plans, schedules and improvement programmes to achieve departmental objectives and KPIs.
• Championing continuous improvement initiatives and introducing innovative approaches that enhance operational performance and service delivery.
• Managing budgets and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Operational leadership

Regulated environment experience

P&L awareness

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International, invites an Operations Manager to join our Berkeley, Gloucestershire site. The role combines leadership of regulated operational activities with a focus on safety, governance and stakeholder engagement.

Hybrid working with a minimum three onsite days supports balance and delivery. You’ll lead teams, drive improvement, manage budgets and ensure performance aligns with customer needs and regulatory obligations.