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Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Performance bonus

Holiday allowance and holiday buy-back

Company pension

Opportunity to develop alongside the业务

Autonomy and direct involvement iǹop

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Contracts / Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day coordination and delivery of drainage surveying and remedial works.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, commercially minded individual who enjoys taking ownership of projects, managing engineers and ensuring works are delivered efficiently from enquiry through to completion.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Proactive with the ability to take ownership and work independently
• Experience in drainage, utilities, groundworks, construction or field-service operations
• Knowledge of CCTV drainage surveys, patch lining and excavation works
• Experience producing RAMS
• Experience using BigChange or iTouch systems

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming client enquiries, assess requirements and coordinate solutions
• Prepare accurate quotations for drainage surveys and remedial works, including follow-ups and variations
• Schedule CCTV survey and remedial engineers, manage workloads and urgent call-outs
• Produce site-specific RAMS and ensure works are planned
• Coordinate materials, plant, permits and site access for remedial projects
• Liaise with clients, engineers and suppliers to ensure effective communication and successful project delivery
• Oversee jobs from enquiry through to completion with quality and commercial awareness

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Proactive

Independent working

Drainage operations

Team leadership

Tools

BigChange

iTouch

Job description

Drainage Operations Manager Location: Hertfordshire

Hours: Full-time

Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Contracts / Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day coordination and delivery of drainage surveying and remedial works.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, commercially minded individual who enjoys taking ownership of projects, managing engineers and ensuring works are delivered efficiently from initial enquiry through to completion.

Working closely with senior management, you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, improve processes and play a key role in the smooth running of the operation.

The Role

• Manage incoming client enquiries, assess requirements and coordinate appropriate solutions.


• Prepare accurate quotations for drainage surveys and remedial works, including follow-ups and variations.


• Schedule CCTV survey and remedial engineers, managing workloads, priorities and urgent call-outs.


• Produce site-specific RAMS and ensure works are appropriately planned.


• Coordinate materials, plant, permits and site access for remedial projects.


• Liaise with clients, engineers and suppliers to ensure effective communication and successful project delivery.


• Oversee jobs from initial enquiry through to completion, maintaining quality and commercial awareness.

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.


• Experience in operational coordination, contracts management or a similar role.


• Confidence preparing quotations and managing costs.


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.


• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership and work independently.


• Drainage, utilities, groundworks, construction or field-service operations.


• Understanding of CCTV drainage surveys, patch lining and excavation works.


• Experience producing RAMS.


• Knowledge of BigChange or iTouch systems.


• Full UK driving licence.

What's On Offer

• Company vehicle


• Performance bonus


• Holiday allowance and holiday buy-back scheme


• Company pension


• Opportunity to develop alongside the business


• Autonomy and direct involvement in operational decisions