Operations Manager – Scaffolding & Access

NUVIA UK; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services company is seeking an Operations Manager for Scaffolding & Access in Abingdon. This role requires excellent leadership skills, a strong background in the nuclear industry, and project management expertise. The Operations Manager will oversee IS delivery, ensure project compliance, manage tendering processes, and develop team members in a safety-focused environment. This role offers opportunities for growth in a performance-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Nuclear Industry.
• Minimum 10 years in a regulated multi-discipline environment.
• Membership in a recognized institution (APM, CIOB, etc.).
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• Experience in Scaffolding & Access projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage IS delivery and work winning for assigned locations.
• Ensure compliance with Nuvia's Project Management standards.
• Oversee tendering proposals and contract changes.
• Produce reports on performance including budget and safety.
• Develop and coach team members.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Decision Making

Effective Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Project Management Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Tools

Job description

Operations Manager – Scaffolding & Access

Purpose of the job

As member of the Industrial Services (IS) management team leads and manages IS delivery and work winning for a nominated location / site or framework.

Responsible for the Execution of the IS delivery strategy for the nominated location / site or framework, including work winning and safe, secure, timely, cost effective and best quality project delivery, meeting both the client’s and Nuvia’s business objectives.

Why NUVIA

NUVIA - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil & Defence Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA is a performance‑driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Reports to: Industrial Services Director

Key Accountabilities

To report monthly on location / site or framework performance including safety, budget and time.

To review and approve tendering proposals or contract changes aligned to their delegated authority as per their appointment letter.

To coordinate tendering proposals or contract changes for the location / site or framework and include the appropriate governance as per NUVIA procedures CP0402, CP0401A and CP0905

Responsible for work winning on the location / site or framework and following contract award ensuring safe, effective and profitable delivery

To ensure projects are completed in compliance with the NUVIA Project Management Orchestra (PMO) and Quality Management System (QMS).

To coordinate resources at the nominated location / site or framework including Subcontractors to ensure that NUVIA commitments can be met to the satisfaction of client and in line with the IS delivery strategy.

To develop and coach all team members under their control

To ensure that their team Identify and Manage all areas of Change associated with any IS project.

To govern delivery of all IS projects at their nominated location / site or framework.

To ensure compliance with Nuvia standards and procedures for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ) and Construction.

To ensure that the SHEQ incidents and good practice are captured via the NUVIA UNOR systems and associated client system.

To ensure the works being undertaken are carried out safely, complying with all appropriate legislation and company procedures.

To ensure that works being undertaken are executed to the required standards of quality and in compliance with the design intent.

Frequently engages with the Director – Industrial Services and finance representative to ensure accurate financial forecasts are provided in support of the overall IS strategy and performance.

Lead representative for the IS location / site or framework at the IS monthly management meeting with responsibility for presenting an update on operations and prospects.

Manage all personnel involved in the delivery of IS scope on the location / site or framework including Project Managers, Construction Managers, site Managers, Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyors, Planners, Supervisors, Engineers, Operatives and Subcontractors.

Communicates effectively to all parties involved in the delivery of IS scope on the location / site or framework.

Directs the IS team in implementation of the works.

Produces monthly reports covering (as a minimum) Progress against budgets, safety, health & environment, expenditure, risks, mitigations, and opportunities.

Ensure anyone deployed on IS projects follow company QMS standards and procedures.

Ensure good communication and coordination with all NUVIA disciplines and Business Lines such as HP&S and Engineering in support of IS scope.

Communicate professionally, effectively, and clearly both verbally and in writing both internally within Nuvia and with other key stakeholders such as the client, subcontractors and regulators.

Responsible for Nuvia’s relationship with client on the location / site or framework.

Responsible for undertaking Personal Development Reviews (PDR) with direct reports and for ensuring that development plans are reviewed and updated throughout the year.

Responsible for setting objectives that align with the IS strategy.

Ensuring that all personnel who are to work at the location / site or framework are Suitable Qualified or Experienced (SQEP)

Industrial relations engagement with personnel

Working with commercial and finance team members to ensure timely invoicing and payments

Occupational Skills and Knowledge

• A qualification within either an engineering or related field.
• Project Management related qualification

Duties and Requirements

Essential :

An appropriate degree level or equivalent qualification (Level 6) relevant to the role scope

Minimum 5 years’ experience of the Nuclear Industry

Minimum 10 years within a highly regulated multi‑discipline environment

Member or Associate Member of a recognised institution (APM, CIOB, ICE, IStructE, IMechE etc)

IOSH Managing Safely

A full UK driver’s license

Engineering or Project Management experience delivering different forms of contract

Direct and demonstrable experience of involvement in the provision of Scaffolding & Access projects

Knowledge of Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and duty holders responsibilities.

Proven track record of work winning and delivery.

Understanding of business profit and loss centres and financial reporting.

Proven track record within a complex construction environments with strong organisational and interpersonal skills

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Good knowledge of contract models used frequently in the Nuclear industry (NEC, FIDIC, T&M etc)

Good understanding of project management tools and their appropriate utilisation

Sub-contractor and management experience

Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Leadership / People management skills, Stakeholder management, Communication skills at all levels across the business, Motivational and unfazed at working to tight deadlines. Client focused. Driving for results. Strategic Decision making. Acting commercially. Managing change and review. Developing yourself and others. Communicating and influencing. Managing your own safety and environment and the safety of others.

Desirable :

Chartered status in relevant discipline (where appropriate)

Level 6 NVQ in Construction Management gaining black CSCS managers card (black) or equivalent

Member of the Charted Institute of Builders (CIOB) or other relevant engineering institution

Higher qualifications with business, construction and / or engineering theme

Why Nuvia

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance‑driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Entité

NUVIA est une branche de VINCI, plus grand groupe intégré de concessions et BTP du monde. NUVIA est plus particulièrement l'entité nucléaire du Groupe VINCI et est impliqué dans le cycle de vie tout entier des installations nucléaires, du New Build au démantèlement, en passant par la maintenance et l'exploitation. NUVIA est en croissance constante, avec plus de 2700 salariés dans le monde. En moyenne, 100 hommes et femmes nous rejoignent chaque année. Maintenant, plus de 2700 salariés dans le monde. En moyenne, 100 hommes et femmes nous rejoignent chaque année. Maintenant, plus que jamais, nous recherchons de nouveaux talents pour soutenir la croissance du groupe.