Water & Utilities Area Operations Lead

Kier Group; Grantham, Canwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is recruiting an Area Operations Manager to oversee the IMRDS reactive team across Grantham/Canwick, Lincolnshire. You will drive performance, ensure safe delivery and manage resources to meet KPI targets, budget and schedule.

Working within the Anglian Water alliance, you will lead cross-functional teams, foster a culture of safety, and partner with senior leaders to optimise operations and continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership and management experience has been gained within an operational environment in utilities or a similar sector.
• A proven track record of driving performance, maintaining safety compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget is demonstrated.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety protocols, environmental standards, and CDM regulations is held.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills enable effective collaboration across teams and with external partners.
• A full driving licence is held.

Responsibilities

• Embedding a positive health & safety culture, ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation and achieving zero harm targets
• Leading behavioural change across operational delivery to ensure efficiency and outstanding customer service
• Managing and optimising resources effectively to meet changing work volumes and KPIs
• Driving continuous improvement and championing innovative projects in conjunction with the strategy and transformation team
• Developing strong collaborative relationships with partners, stakeholders and the wider business

Job description

Kier Group is recruiting an Area Operations Manager to oversee the IMRDS reactive team across Grantham/Canwick, Lincolnshire. You will drive performance, ensure safe delivery and manage resources to meet KPI targets, budget and schedule.

Working within the Anglian Water alliance, you will lead cross-functional teams, foster a culture of safety, and partner with senior leaders to optimise operations and continuous improvement across projects.