Senior Operations Lead - Pipework Fabrication

Galliford Try Group; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Be Well wellbeing programme

Save as You Earn scheme

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking an Operations Manager for its Keighley fabrication facility to lead pipework fabrication and related projects. You will drive safety, quality and commercial performance while guiding teams through design, procurement, manufacture and installation stages.

You will partner with senior leaders to improve efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction, leveraging governance and robust risk management to deliver on programme commitments.

Qualifications

• ONC/ HNC/ HND or Degree/NVQ4/5 in Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication, Welding, Manufacturing or related field.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• SMSTS or equivalent site management safety qualification.
• CSCS Manager Card.
• Knowledge of BS EN 1090 and BS EN ISO 3834 quality requirements.
• Understanding of pressure systems, fabricated pipework and welding quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication operations to meet safety, quality, commercial and delivery targets.
• Collaborate with the Operations Director and leadership team to align on vision and growth.
• Own safety, environment, wellbeing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure projects meet client requirements, programme commitments and commercial objectives.
• Maintain governance, processes and financial controls through project lifecycles.
• Oversee design, procurement, manufacture, testing and installation to achieve quality and cost objectives.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Drive resource planning, workload management and supply chain engagement.
• Monitor performance and take action to improve productivity and profitability.
• Support recruitment, development and retention of talent.

Skills

Leadership experience

Fabrication management

NEC contract familiarity

Health & Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Operational reporting

Education

ONC/HNC/HND

Degree

NVQ Level 4/5

Engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Galliford Try Group is seeking an Operations Manager for its Keighley fabrication facility to lead pipework fabrication and related projects. You will drive safety, quality and commercial performance while guiding teams through design, procurement, manufacture and installation stages.

You will partner with senior leaders to improve efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction, leveraging governance and robust risk management to deliver on programme commitments.