Senior Manager Technical Operations

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Technical Operations Manager in Stevenage for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role requires an experienced leader in mechanical engineering to manage compliance, safety features, and team performance in a highly regulated environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic planning while leading a dedicated team of professionals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior leadership roles in engineering or facilities management.
• Experience in highly regulated environments.
• Strong workplace safety management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring regulations and compliance are followed at all times.
• Effectively leading a team of 20, with five direct reports.
• Providing technical oversight over all work carried out by the Operations Team.

Skills

Leadership

Workplace Safety Management

Stakeholder Management

Engineering Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree, HND or HNC in Engineering, Building Services

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Senior Technical Operations Manager (Mechanical Engineering) – Stevenage – 12-month FTC - £65-70k

One of our key clients has a brand-new requirement for a Technical Operations Manager with a mechanical engineering background to join them on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established, forward-thinking business with an excellent reputation.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring regulations and compliance are followed at all times
• Responsible for ensuring a culture of workforce safety
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with senior managers
• Effectively leading a team of 20, with five direct reports, including leading team meetings and carrying out individual performance reviews
• Ensuring the team is adhering to KPIs and SLAs
• Carrying out resilience planning across operations
• Providing a technical oversight over all work carried out by the Operations Team
• Regularly liaising with stakeholders to understand any changes in requirements for the team
• Contributing towards strategic planning across the operations department

Key skills and experience required:

• 5+ years in senior leadership roles in engineering, facilities management or similar environments
• Experience in highly regulated environments
• Bachelor’s degree, HND or HNC in Engineering, Building Services or similar
• Either holding NEBOSH General Certificate or working towards it
• Strong workplace safety management knowledge and experience within a front-line technical area
• A deep understanding of building services regulations and codes of practice
• The ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders

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