Operations Manager - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6WT

Barhale is a business founded on family values having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including: Water, Transport, Built environment, and Energy.

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including: Tunnelling, MEICA, Temporary and permanent design, Steel-fabrication, Signs (design and fabrication), Health & safety equipment and products including PPE.

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies. Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes, a broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients, and strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our success.

As the Operations Manager within IOS, you will be responsible for the management of the Direct Delivery teams spanning Civil, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines through the management of a resource manager. You will be responsible for the operational yard and stores through the management of the yard manager. The Operations Manager role will be responsible as a senior manager to oversee the management and supervision of all construction activities within IOS, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, quality control, and driving cost and productivity targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and promote safe working.
• Implement company requirements and legal regulations paying specific attention to HSE legislation and quality control.
• Carry out and record weekly site inspections.
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements, conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings.
• Ensure site personnel have job-relevant training and, where needed, liaise with the Resource Manager and Training Coordinator to arrange any required training.
• Proactively drive the progress of the works, challenging methods to maximise progress and minimise costs.
• Assist the Site Managers to schedule, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of gangs/site operatives.
• Be proactive in challenging plant/equipment selection and utilisation to drive down costs.
• Liaise with customers/suppliers/third parties as necessary.

Essential:

• Experience working within the Construction industry.
• Experience in delivering projects across MEICA and Civil disciplines in the Water Utility Environment.
• Proven track record with delivery of large-sized schemes or supervisory experience of working on multiple schemes at any one time.
• Good IT skills in all basic MS Office/Office 365 applications.
• Water Industry EUSR Card, CSCS black card, SMSTS qualification, Lift Supervisor, First Aid qualification, NRSWA supervisor.
• Practical hands-on approach.
• Good people management skills including the management of subcontractors and clients.
• Ability to organise, and plan with time management skills.

Desirable:

• Practical knowledge of MS Projects (and or P6).
• CPCS appointed person for lifting operations.
• Temporary works coordinator/supervisor.
• NEBOSH Certificate.
• NVQ Level 6 In Construction Site Management.

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by competitive salary, company pension, life assurance, private medical, profit share scheme, 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days, 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering, employee assistance programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing, flexible benefits via salary sacrifice, company car/green car scheme/car allowance/van (dependent on position), leadership & management training and coaching, regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression, development supported by internal and externally delivered training, flexible working arrangements, annual salary review, and continuous service awards.