Operations Delivery Manager

Quick Staff UK is recruiting an experienced Operations Delivery Manager for an established civil engineering contractor delivering projects across the UK, specialising in groundworks, demolition and concrete foundations within the utilities and power sectors.
Essential Requirements: Applicants must hold a minimum HNC/HND (or higher) in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Civil Engineering preferred) and have proven experience within the construction and/or demolition industry. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
This senior role offers a £73,000 salary, company car or van, private healthcare, pension and 33 days' annual leave.
Based near the company's Newport head office, with hybrid working and UK-wide site travel, you'll oversee project delivery, manage Project Managers and work closely with senior management to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
Key responsibilities will include:
Overseeing the planning and delivery of civil engineering projects
Managing and supporting Project Managers and site delivery teams
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
Reviewing project objectives, budgets, programmes and schedules
Allocating resources and delegating responsibilities across projects
Monitoring project performance and identifying potential issues at an early stage
Maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
Attending client, design review and project progress meetings
Overseeing project cost control and commercial reporting
Reviewing technical documentation, drawings and subcontractor information
Overseeing RAMS, safe systems of work and project documentation
Ensuring procurement schedules are issued to site teams
Ensuring site installation works meet design and relevant industry standards
Managing NCRs, Early Warnings and Compensation Events in accordance with NEC4
Ensuring accurate site records, H&S files and handover documentation are maintained
Supporting tender and PQQ submissions
Promoting and maintaining a strong health & safety culture throughout the business
The company's projects can involve planning works within high-voltage environments, including the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements, lift plans and safe systems of work.
We are looking for an experienced construction or civil engineering professional who is comfortable taking ownership of operational delivery across multiple projects.

Ideally, you will have:

• Degree, HND or HNC in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with Civil Engineering preferred
• Strong construction and/or civil engineering experience
• Project and operational management experience
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors
• Strong commercial awareness and project cost-control experience
• Good working knowledge of SHEQ requirements
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• AutoCAD 2D competency
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel to operational sites throughout the UK

Experience within high-voltage electricity transmission, substations, utilities or the wider power sector would be particularly advantageous.

Salary & Benefits:

• £73,000 per annum
• Company car or van
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• 33 days' annual leave
• Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days' holiday
• Company credit card
• PPE provided
• Training and development
• Store discount scheme
• Hybrid working
• Free on-site parking at the Newport head office

Quick Staff UK acts as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for this application. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. Due to high volumes, we only contact shortlisted candidates; if you have not heard from us within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful this time. Thank you for your time and interest

Benefits

Car/Van, healthcare, pension etc