Project Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the South West is seeking a Project Operations Manager to oversee marine and coastal projects. You will coordinate operations, foster client relationships, and identify new business opportunities. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project management and a driving licence. This role offers competitive pay and the chance to grow a developing division.

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Influence at a strategic level

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate delivery of ongoing projects across multiple sites.
• Manage labour, plant, equipment and materials for safe operations.
• Identify new opportunities in the marine sector.

Skills

Project operations management

Client relationship management

Business development

Team leadership

Communication skills

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.