Project Operations Manager

RGB Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the South West is looking to hire a Project Operations Manager for marine and coastal works. The successful candidate will coordinate project deliveries, manage resources efficiently, and develop new business opportunities. This role offers a competitive salary along with a benefits package, career progression, and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a growing division. Ideal for those with a strong commercial mindset and experience in environmental projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits package

Long-term career progression

Influence at a strategic level

Qualifications

• Experience in project operations or contract delivery.
• Background in civils, marine, coastal, infrastructure, or environmental projects.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate delivery of ongoing projects across marine/coastal sites.
• Manage labour, plant, equipment, and materials for efficient operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong commercial mindset

Effective communication

Client-focused approach

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Background in civils, marine, or environmental projects

Job description

Project Operations Manager - Marine & Coastal Works

📍 South West
💼 Permanent
💰 Competitive salary + package

The Opportunity

We're supporting a well-established engineering business in the South West that is looking to appoint a Project Operations Manager to help strengthen, develop and expand its marine and coastal workstreams.

This is a key role for someone who can combine operational delivery with business development insight. As well as coordinating projects across a range of marine, coastal and waterside environments, you will play an active part in identifying new opportunities, improving service offerings and helping shape the long-term growth of the division.

The role offers significant scope for someone with commercial awareness, strong client-facing skills and the ambition to influence the direction of a growing business area.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate delivery of ongoing projects across multiple marine/coastal sites
• Manage labour, plant, equipment and materials to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders
• Identify new opportunities, repeat work and emerging markets within the marine sector
• Assist with tender input, quotational support and early engagement enquiries
• Help develop and expand service offerings and operational capability
• Contribute to business planning, forecasting and improvements in project delivery
• Provide leadership and guidance to site teams, promoting a high-performance culture

About You

• Background in civils, marine, coastal, infrastructure or environmental projects
• Experience in project operations, contract delivery or area management
• Strong commercial mind-set with an interest in developing new business streams
• Effective communicator with a proactive, client-focused approach
• Able to manage multiple work fronts, resources and priorities
• Comfortable working across varied site environments
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits package
• Genuine opportunity to shape and grow a developing marine division
• Long-term career progression and influence at a strategic level
• Varied projects across unique and diverse coastal locations

If you'd like to discuss the role or learn more confidentially, please contact Laura at RGB Recruitment