Vice President, Operations Transport

ABM UK; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Hounslow seeks a Vice President of Operations Transport to oversee operational excellence and strategic leadership within the Transport division. You will drive growth, compliance, and innovation while managing large-scale initiatives and enhancing service quality across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of operational leadership experience, preferably in transport or aviation, and a strong financial background. Benefits include health support, financial advice, and various employee perks.

Benefits

24/7 GP access

Mental health support

Get Fit Programme

Financial and legal support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee perks app

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of senior operational leadership experience in transport or aviation.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site, safety-critical operations.
• Strong financial experience in managing large budgets and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations in Transport portfolio ensuring high-quality service.
• Develop operational strategies to enhance service performance.
• Drive transformation initiatives including digitalisation and sustainability.

Skills

FM solutions experience

Operational leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, or related field

Job description

LOCATION: Hounslow

SHIFT PATTERN: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

SALARY: Competitive

Role overview

The Vice President, Operations Transport is a key strategic and operational leader responsible for shaping and executing the vision within the Transport division by driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth across all transportation services.

The VP will lead large-scale initiatives, optimize performance, and foster innovation in a complex, safety-critical environment ensuring efficient delivery of services, optimising performance across all business units, and delivering long-term growth strategies.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Oversee operations across the Transport portfolio, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant services.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, frameworks, and processes that drive efficiency and enhance service performance.
• Develop cross-functional, high-performing teams to ensure operational alignment with strategic goals.
• Drive large-scale transformation initiatives, including digitalisation, sustainability, and infrastructure optimisation.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with the VP to develop a Transport Sector Growth Strategy to support the Enterprise targets and market sector.
• Partner with the VP to translate the enterprise strategy into divisional operational plans, KPIs, and measurable outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for growth within the Key Strategic Accounts, modernisation, and continuous improvement across transportation operations.

Financial & Performance Management

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and P&L accountability for transportation operations.
• Drive cost optimisation and resource efficiency while maintaining service standards.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to achieve financial targets.
• Monitor performance dashboards, ensuring timely reporting and corrective actions where needed.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all operations adhere to regulatory, safety, and environmental standards within both transport and aviation sectors.
• Implement robust risk-management processes and develop mitigation strategies for operational disruptions.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous compliance improvement.

People and Culture

• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and direction to operational managers and teams across the BU.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and excellence.
• Support workforce planning, talent development, and change-management activities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners, government agencies, regulatory bodies, service providers, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in strategic industry forums, regulatory discussions, and key customer engagements.

Required skills and experience

• FM solutions experience, Engineering, Aviation, or a related field, master’s degree preferred.
• 10–15+ years of senior operational leadership experience, ideally within transport, aviation, logistics, or large-scale infrastructure.
• Proven track record in managing multi-site, safety-critical, regulated operations.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in managing large budgets and complex P&L structures.
• Proven ability to deliver operational transformations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic vision and execution
• Operational excellence and process optimisation
• Safety and regulatory discipline
• Leadership and team development
• Change and transformation management
• Stakeholder influence and cross-functional collaboration
• Results-oriented decision making

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

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About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue‑chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

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