Strategic Operations & Compliance Manager

Ferrovial Construction Ltd Uk; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction Ltd Uk is seeking a Business Operations Manager to coordinate and execute operational, administrative and governance activities for the Applied Technologies department. The role interfaces with Finance, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, HR and other support areas to ensure alignment with corporate policies and governance requirements.

Key duties include coordinating day-to-day operations, managing procurement and supplier onboarding, contract oversight, compliance, client

Qualifications

• Experience in business operations, project administration, procurement coordination, finance support.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple business functions.
• Experience supporting audits and governance activities.
• Experience working in engineering, technology, construction or project environments.
• Experience with supplier management and contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational and administrative activities.
• Ensure consistent application of Ferrovial corporate processes, systems, controls and governance frameworks.
• Act as the departmental focal point for operational coordination with corporate support functions.
• Support departmental planning, reporting and business operations activities.
• Monitor operational actions, commitments and administrative deliverables.
• Maintain department records, trackers and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Support management in the implementation of business initiatives and operational priorities.
• Coordinate procurement activities and purchasing requests.
• Support/manage supplier onboarding, qualification and documentation processes.
• Maintain supplier records and procurement-related documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities are carried out in accordance with corporate procedures and approval workflows.
• Ensure supplier compliance with corporate requirements and client obligations.
• Track procurement actions, purchase commitments and outstanding activities.
• Support commercial negotiations and vendor performance monitoring.
• Maintain oversight of customer, supplier and subcontractor contracts.
• Coordinate contract reviews with Legal and Procurement functions.
• Ensure contractual obligations, deliverables and milestones are properly tracked.
• Maintain contract repositories and document control systems.
• Monitor contract renewals, amendments and change orders.
• Ensure departmental compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Support audits and internal control activities.
• Maintain records required for regulatory, client and corporate compliance.
• Monitor supplier compliance documentation.
• Coordinate corrective actions arising from audits or compliance reviews.
• Promote adherence to ethical, anti-corruption and governance standards.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of client certifications and supporting documentation.
• Maintain records associated with contractual administrative deliverables.
• Monitor certification status and approval progress.
• Coordinate responses to client requests for documentation and evidence.
• Ensure traceability of submissions and supporting records.
• Support project teams in meeting administrative and contractual obligations.
• Oversee logistics activities, including equipment, shipments, facilities and office support services.
• Coordinate travel and operational logistics when required.
• Ensure effective management of assets, inventories and operational resources.
• Maintain efficient departmental administrative processes.
• Act as the primary interface between the department and Finance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost tracking activities.
• Monitor purchase commitments and expenditure against budgets.
• Coordinate invoice validation and payment workflows.
• Follow up on accruals, cost allocations and financial reporting requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.

Job description

Ferrovial Construction Ltd Uk is seeking a Business Operations Manager to coordinate and execute operational, administrative and governance activities for the Applied Technologies department. The role interfaces with Finance, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, HR and other support areas to ensure alignment with corporate policies and governance requirements.

Key duties include coordinating day-to-day operations, managing procurement and supplier onboarding, contract oversight, compliance, client