Senior Engineering Operations Leader: Projects & Delivery

KeyHire Solutions; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyHire Solutions in Ireland is seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Engineering to lead daily operations, ensure safe, on-time delivery of projects, fabrication and site activities, and uphold quality standards.

You will partner with the MD, Project Managers, Commercial, Engineering, Fabrication and EHS teams, coordinating resources, driving process improvements and supporting growth across Ireland and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall operational leadership across all projects, fabrication facilities and site activities.
• Coordinate the delivery of multiple mechanical engineering projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Site Managers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within agreed budgets.
• Oversee the planning and allocation of labour, materials, plant, equipment and other resources across projects.
• Monitor operational performance and identify potential programme, resource, commercial or delivery issues at an early stage.
• Develop and implement effective operational processes, procedures and systems to improve efficiency and project performance.
• Coordinate workshop fabrication and off-site manufacturing activities to ensure production schedules align with project requirements.
• Work closely with the Engineering and Design teams to ensure designs, drawings and technical information are available to support fabrication and installation activities.
• Ensure effective coordination between fabrication, logistics, site installation, commissioning and project handover.
• Support project teams in resolving technical, logistical and operational issues.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular operational updates and performance reports to senior management.
• Work closely with the Commercial and Procurement teams to ensure operational decisions support project budgets and commercial objectives.
• Assist with procurement and resource planning to ensure materials and equipment are available when required.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure operational activities comply with company policies, project requirements, quality standards and applicable legislation.
• Work closely with the EHS function to maintain a strong safety culture across all operational activities.
• Support the Quality function in maintaining high standards of workmanship, fabrication and installation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across workshop and site operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, minimise downtime and enhance project delivery.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support the recruitment, development and performance management of operational personnel.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Project Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors and other operational staff.
• Ensure lessons learned from completed projects are captured and incorporated into future operational planning.
• Support senior management with strategic planning and the continued growth of the business.
• Undertake regular site visits and travel as required to support projects across Ireland and Europe.

Job description

KeyHire Solutions in Ireland is seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Engineering to lead daily operations, ensure safe, on-time delivery of projects, fabrication and site activities, and uphold quality standards.

You will partner with the MD, Project Managers, Commercial, Engineering, Fabrication and EHS teams, coordinating resources, driving process improvements and supporting growth across Ireland and Europe.