Operations Manager - Substations

Vinci; Sheepwash; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omexom UK is seeking an Operations Manager who will be a key member of the senior management team responsible for the delivery of major civil/electrical/construction projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams, manage resources, and support project managers through delivery phases while maintaining HSE, quality and financial targets.

You will travel to Omexom sites across Scotland on a regular basis, drive continuous improvement, and represent the Business Unit in client

Qualifications

• Relevant civil/electrical/construction qualification or professional qualification or relevant professional experience.
• Strong track record in programme/project management of complex infrastructure projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills with analytical problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with development of operational area to support Business Unit strategy and planning.
• Managing and motivating multi-disciplined delivery teams, including direct and contract staff.
• Supporting Project Managers during delivery phases and resolving escalation matters.
• Representing the Business Unit in project escalations with clients.
• Attending quarterly SHEQ, contract and project portfolio management meetings with clients.
• Introducing best practice process improvements and ensuring efficient resource management.
• Providing training and development plans for Business Unit employees.
• Maintaining HSE, quality and financial targets and driving profitable growth.
• Travel to Omexom sites in Scotland on a regular basis.
• Building strong client relationships to secure future business.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Team motivation

Client focus

Education

Civil/electrical/construction qualification

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Reporting directly to the Business Unit General Manager, the Operations Manager will be a key member of the senior management team and will have responsibility for the effective management and delivery of major projects.

The jobholder will contribute to the continuous development of the role to reflect changing business needs through flexibility, adaptability and determination to achieve the demanding performance objectives required to ensure all KPIs are attained., Including but not limited to the following:

• Assisting with the development of the operational area to support the Business Unit strategy and the business planning process.
• Managing, directing and motivating highly skilled multi-disciplined delivery teams, including both direct and contract staff.
• Supporting Project Managers during project delivery phases, including resolving internal project escalation matters.
• Representing the Business Unit for project escalation matters from clients.
• Attending and representing the Business Unit for quarterly SHEQ, contract and project portfolio management with clients.
• Challenging existing practices within the Business Unit and introducing best practice process improvements.
• Taking overall resource management responsibilities for projects teams, both off-site and on-site, ensuring operations are managed as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Providing training and implementing development plans for Business Unit employees.
• Demanding a high level of personal and team performance in matters relating to Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and financial targets and constraints.
• Providing a key focus on the sustainable, profitable growth of the Business Unit through customer contact and through the development of relationships on which future business can be secured.
• Monthly reporting for the operational unit and to identify and promote improvements in productivity and performance.
• Ensuring the recruitment, development and retention of appropriate staff and operatives to meet the growth targets of the Business Unit.

The jobholder must be a commercially focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role and possess:

• A relevant civil/electrical/construction qualification and / or relevant professional qualification and/ or relevant professional experience.
• Significant and relevant technical knowledge, including expertise and knowledge of working in a substation construction environment.
• Current / recent previous relevant experience in a Programme / Project Management role.
• Sound commercial, financial and business acumen with a track record of successfully managing complex infrastructure projects to appropriate budgetary constraints.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a multi skilled team to achieve objectives within a highly customer driven environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills combined with the analytical and problem-solving skills to reach realistic workable solutions.
• A strong customer / client focus with experience and understanding of the key markets of the Business Unit.
• An ability to interact with and work effectively with customers, including the building and nurturing of close business relationships.
• The candidate should be able to demonstrate a willingness to develop within the role, taking on additional responsibilities including delegating for the Business Unit General Manager as and when required.
• A willingness to travel to all Omexom sites in Scotland on a regular basis., Team Spirit & Generosity - able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.