Senior Project Operations Lead for UK Live Projects

Impact Recruitment; Crick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Impact Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Operations Manager to bring structure and control to a portfolio of live UK projects. You will own the operational and commercial side of delivery, ensuring programmes, resources, procurement, costs and client communications are properly managed.

Working with the Project Delivery Manager, you’ll plan, resource and commercially manage projects from start to finish, keeping behind-the-scenes activities organised, tracked and progressing smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong command of project programmes, milestones and deadlines.
• Good commercial awareness linking programme, cost, resources and profitability.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, and cost control in projects.
• Experience coordinating labour, subcontractors, plant, and materials.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience coaching or developing project support teams.
• Confident in delegating work and holding people accountable.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactive risk identification and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage project programmes, milestones and deadlines across multiple live projects.
• Monitor progress and implement recovery plans when projects lag.
• Manage budgets, costs, variations and overall commercial performance.
• Maintain accurate forecasts for programme, resources, costs and outcomes.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant, subcontractors, materials and other resources.
• Ensure resources are available and address shortages or clashes early.
• Develop and supervise Project Coordinator and Project Administrator.
• Provide coaching and development to the project support team.
• Lead client and stakeholder communications throughout delivery.
• Oversee procurement activities and coordinate supplier requirements.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with Project Delivery Manager to ensure site teams have support.
• Provide accurate management information and reporting for decision making.
• Seek opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability.
• Keep projects organised and commercially aligned with client commitments.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Resource planning

Procurement

Client management

Team leadership

Communication

Risk management

Problem solving

Tools

MS Excel

Project management software

Reporting tools

Job description

Impact Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Operations Manager to bring structure and control to a portfolio of live UK projects. You will own the operational and commercial side of delivery, ensuring programmes, resources, procurement, costs and client communications are properly managed.

Working with the Project Delivery Manager, you’ll plan, resource and commercially manage projects from start to finish, keeping behind-the-scenes activities organised, tracked and progressing smoothly.