OPERATIONS Operations Manager (O&M) London

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a dynamic team in London. This pivotal role involves overseeing Contracts Managers, ensuring project excellence, and fostering strong client relationships. You'll innovate installation methods and technologies, manage project performance, and uphold health and safety standards across various sites. With a commitment to quality and efficiency, this position offers the opportunity to shape project outcomes while contributing to the company's growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

Non-contributory death-in-service insurance

33 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym membership across the UK

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience as a Contracts Manager managing large or multiple projects.
• Proven track record in a similar engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of Contracts Managers ensuring projects meet high standards.
• Manage adherence to QA procedures and project defect management.
• Develop client relationships and promote the company.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Health and Safety Standards

Contract Management

Team Leadership

Education

HND/degree in Engineering

Job description

Due to the company’s continuing growth, we require an Operations Manager to strengthen the existing Operation and Maintenance team.

Location: London

About the role

This is a key leadership role where you'll oversee a team of Contracts Managers, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards. You will be involved in developing client relationships, liaising with sub-contractors and suppliers, and shaping project outcomes through innovation in installation methods and technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Attend pre-contract meetings with senior commercial staff
• Understand contract and client requirements for project performance and delivery
• Ensure Contract Managers approve and maintain construction programmes and milestones
• Manage adherence to QA procedures, project defect management, and successful completion
• Oversee health and safety plans and standards across all sites
• Participate in selecting and securing labor and sub-contractors for projects across the UK
• Attend site meetings with clients to manage expectations
• Review and improve systems and methods for contract performance
• Conduct staff reviews within the team
• Develop client relationships and promote the company, seeking additional work
• Engage with potential clients and contribute to bid teams
• Promote company policies on equality and health and safety
• Contribute to trading forecasts and participate in monthly financial reviews

What you will need

• Several years’ experience as a Contracts Manager managing large or multiple projects
• Experience as Principal Contractor & Principal Designer
• Proven track record in a similar engineering environment
• HND/degree in Engineering

Competitive salary (depending on experience)

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

Non-contributory death-in-service insurance

33 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym membership across the UK

If interested, please email your CV to our HR department using the button below.

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Applications will be processed within 28 days. If you do not hear from us, your application was unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest.

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