Principal Operations Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Lurgan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Operations Manager to lead a dynamic team in highway maintenance. This role involves overseeing a significant budget and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will engage with stakeholders, manage risks, and promote sustainable practices. The company is committed to your growth, offering competitive salaries, career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive training. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and community impact while making a real difference in the infrastructure sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary reviews

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training

Generous pension scheme

At least 24 days holidays

Flexible benefits options

Exclusive discounts

Community initiatives with paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership with knowledge of highway maintenance standards.
• Strong commitment to safety and sustainability in operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30 in highway maintenance and ensure safety standards.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership in highway maintenance

Budget management

Contract compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Environmental sustainability

Education

Chartered or progressing towards chartered status

Third-level qualification

CSR Platinum or equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Job description

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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Principal Operations Manager to join our dynamic Northern Ireland team in Lurgan.

In this role, you will report to and support the Account Manager, overseeing revenue of up to £10M. This position is suitable for candidates experienced in managing major contracts or projects within highways or civil engineering sectors.

What You'll Do:

1. Operational Leadership: Lead and manage a team of 30 highway maintenance professionals, ensuring effective execution of maintenance activities and adherence to safety standards. Supervise shift supervisors, ensuring contract compliance and proficient management of both day and night shifts.
2. Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate maintenance operations, implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
3. Contract Compliance: Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, quality standards, and health and safety regulations.
4. Budget Management: Review budgets and forecasts, assist in bids, planning, and innovative projects.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment of goals.
6. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate operational risks, implementing proactive measures to prevent incidents.
7. Continuous Improvement: Enhance service delivery by maximizing efficiency, sharing best practices, and identifying profit opportunities.
8. Environmental Sustainability: Promote sustainable practices and environmental initiatives in highway maintenance.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. Recognized as one of the top 1% of employers by Investors in People, we are committed to your growth and wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: Competitive annual salary with potential for reviews.
• Career Growth: Clear advancement opportunities.
• Training Opportunities: Comprehensive training tailored to your development.
• Personal Development: Mentorship and programs like Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership.
• Pension: Generous pension scheme with company contributions.
• Holidays: At least 24 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days.
• Flexible Benefits: Options like additional leave, cycle schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to discounts from retailers and healthcare services.
• Social Impact: Community initiatives with paid volunteering days and fundraising opportunities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Accountability for decisions within the contract and understanding of commercial contracts.
• Understanding of the industry and market.
• Experience in senior leadership with knowledge of highway maintenance standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Knowledge of high-speed road compliance, Chapter 8, and operator license regulations.
• Strong commitment to safety and sustainability.
• Experience managing budgets and complex contracts in highways.
• Ability to manage, develop, and motivate teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered or progressing towards chartered status.
• Third-level qualification.
• CSR Platinum or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.

Application Guidance:

At Amey, we value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident leader, we offer interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet minimum role requirements. For questions or adjustments during recruitment, contact Susan Rutherford at [e-mail].