Operations Manager (Projects)

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Mobile phone

Laptop

Pension scheme

Job summary

Solutions Engineering Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager (Projects) for a leading BMS company based in London. You will oversee delivery of the project portfolio, manage Project Managers, Engineers and subcontractors, and ensure on-time, on-budget execution.

You will monitor performance, margins and forecasts, coordinate resources across projects, drive process improvements, and work with senior management on strategy and growth while maintaining health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering BMS/BEMS projects.
• Proven ability to lead diverse project teams.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for operational delivery of projects from handover to completion.
• Manage and support Project Managers, Engineers and subcontractors.
• Oversee programmes, resources, costs and quality to deliver on time and within budget.
• Monitor performance, margins and forecasts; identify risks early.
• Maintain relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Provide technical and operational support on BMS projects, addressing escalations.
• Coordinate resource planning across multiple projects and allocate teams accordingly.
• Review processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.

Skills

BMS project delivery

Senior leadership

HVAC systems

Commissioning

Client management

Budget monitoring

Job description

Operations Manager (Projects)

Salary - £60,000 - £80,000 (DOE) + 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Company car or car allowance, Mobile phone and laptop, Pension scheme + more

Location: London & Home Counties

My client is a specialist BMS company delivering intelligent building controls, automation and energy management solutions across commercial, industrial and critical environments. They are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the successful delivery of their project portfolio and lead the project delivery team.

The Role:

• Take overall responsibility for the operational delivery of BMS projects from initial handover through to completion.
• Manage and support Project Managers, Project Engineers, Commissioning Engineers and subcontractors.
• Oversee project programmes, resources, costs and quality to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Monitor project performance, margins and financial forecasts, identifying and addressing risks at an early stage.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, main contractors, consultants and key suppliers.
• Provide technical and operational support on BMS projects, assisting with escalated issues where required.
• Coordinate resource planning across multiple projects and ensure teams are appropriately allocated.
• Review project processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with senior management on business planning, project strategy and future growth.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with company procedures, health & safety requirements and industry standards.

The Person:

• Strong background within BMS/BEMS project delivery, with proven experience in a senior operational or management position.
• Good understanding of BMS controls, HVAC systems, commissioning and project lifecycles.
• Previous experience managing technical teams and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commercially aware with experience monitoring budgets, margins and project performance.
• Strong leadership, communication and client management skills.
• Organised, proactive and confident making decisions in a fast-paced project environment.
• Full UK driving licence.