At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations to enhance efficiency and support sustainable business growth.
- Company: Join a renowned engineering and fabrication company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a culture that champions health, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape operational performance and influence strategic direction for long-term success.
- Qualifications: Experience in senior operations roles within engineering or heavy industrial sectors.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Atlas NextWave is partnering with a renowned engineering and fabrication company to appoint a Head of Operations to lead and enhance business-wide operational capability. This individual will take ownership of aligning operational delivery across multiple functions, ensuring the business is equipped with the right structure, resources, and systems to consistently deliver safe, efficient, and commercially successful projects.
The successful candidate will play a central role in improving efficiency, fostering accountability, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement to support sustainable business growth.
- Provide overarching leadership across core operational areas, ensuring consistent performance and alignment.
- Work closely with departmental leads to ensure priorities, resources, and workloads are aligned with business goals.
Project Delivery Support
- Collaborate with operational and project managers to ensure seamless alignment between operational support and project requirements.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks that may impact timelines, productivity, or delivery outcomes.
- Facilitate clear communication across teams throughout all project stages.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Track and evaluate operational performance, including efficiency, utilisation, productivity, and cost control.
- Implement initiatives aimed at optimising performance, reducing inefficiencies, and improving output.
- Strengthen resource planning, capacity management, and workflow coordination to enable scalability.
Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Champion a strong culture around health, safety, environmental and quality standards (HSEQ).
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Promote accountability in managing risks, closing corrective actions, and maintaining operational standards.
- Encourage a proactive and preventive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.
Support senior leadership in delivering strategic initiatives and long-term business objectives. Contribute to operational planning and future growth strategies. Ensure operational capability evolves in line with business expansion and market demands. Provide leadership that supports resilience, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
Proven experience in a senior operations role within fabrication, marine, offshore, engineering, or heavy industrial sectors. Strong background in complex, project-driven environments with cross-functional team leadership. Solid understanding of operational planning, resource management, project delivery, and HSEQ frameworks. Commercial awareness combined with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
The Head of Operations will play a critical role in:
- Increasing efficiency, utilisation, and planning effectiveness.
- Strengthening delivery capability across projects.
- Building a scalable operational framework to support long-term growth.
This is a unique opportunity to shape operational performance, influence strategic direction, and play a key role in delivering long-term success.
Operations Development Executive in Scotland employer: Atlas NextWave
Atlas NextWave is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and operational excellence are at the forefront. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the engineering and fabrication sector. Our collaborative culture fosters teamwork and accountability, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in driving sustainable business success while prioritising health, safety, and quality standards.
