Project Operations Manager - Europe

SalterGrange; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salter Grange recruitment for our client, a leading international engineering and construction contractor, seeks a Project Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for all site works, ensuring safe, high-quality delivery against programme and budget.

Responsibilities include pre-planning with site and supply chain teams, driving KPIs via site walks and risk reviews, maintaining client relations, planning site setup, championing EHS, and coordinating with the commercial team on change

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or recognised trade qualification.
• 10+ years' experience managing large construction projects as a General Contractor.
• Thorough knowledge of Civil, Structural and Architectural packages; understanding of mechanical/electrical interfaces.
• Proven ability to lead, delegate, and review performance.
• Strong communication and IT skills; able to work under pressure and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for all works on site, leading pre-planning with site and supply chain teams.
• Sit within the project leadership team, driving delivery of project KPIs through site walks and risk/CRR reviews.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the client team, delivering on contractual obligations.
• Plan site setup and logistics to meet budgets and resource requirements.
• Champion a strong EHS and quality culture on site.
• Ensure trained staff are in place to manage high-risk activities.
• Lead development of the project target schedule with the site planner and monitor changes with the commercial team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Team Management

Education

Engineering degree or trade qualification

Job description

Salter Grange is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading international engineering and construction contractor delivering major data centre and mission-critical projects across Europe.

Our client builds and manages complex engineering and construction projects for some of the world's leading corporations, delivering across sectors including Enterprise and Hyperscale Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, and Fire Protection.

They're now seeking a Project Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for all works on site, sitting within the project leadership team alongside the Project Director/Manager and Commercial Manager to ensure safe, high-quality delivery against programme and budget.

Project Operations Manager Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for all works on site, leading pre-planning meetings with the site and supply chain teams to ensure full compliance with company and client procedures.
• Sit within the project leadership team alongside the Project Director/Manager and Commercial Manager, driving delivery of project KPIs through weekly site walks and monthly risk/CRR reviews.
• Maintain a positive, responsive relationship with the client team, promptly actioning requests and delivering on contractual obligations.
• Plan site set-up and logistics through each delivery stage, ensuring adequate facilities, access and resourcing are in place in line with agreed budgets.
• Champion a strong EHS and quality-first culture on site, including close-out of actions raised through daily huddles, collaborative planning and leadership team reviews.
• Ensure appropriately trained and appointed staff are in place to manage high-risk activities such as lifting operations, confined space entry and temporary works.
• Lead development of the project target schedule with the site planner, and maintain up-to-date commercial awareness in collaboration with the commercial team, flagging scope changes for the change management process.

Project Operations Manager Requirements:

• Engineering degree or recognised trade qualification.
• 10+ years' experience managing large construction projects as a General Contractor.
• Thorough knowledge of Civil, Structural and Architectural packages, with a good understanding of mechanical and electrical installations and interfaces.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team, setting expectations, delegating effectively and reviewing performance.
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Strong communication, IT and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and on your own initiative.