Operations Manager - London

Operations Manager - LondonRED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.We now seek an Operations Manager to be based out of our London office.Role ResponsibilitiesLead a team of commissioning managers across a wide range of projects in the commercial, residential, pharmaceutical and technology sectorsRepresents Company at meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams as requiredCarries out cost and profit diagnosis on enquiries and projects including feasibility studies and preparation of fee bidsTake ownership of financial reporting on projectsHas overall accountability for a number of projects both commercially and operationallyHolds regular progress meetings with project teams • Regularly visits each project in personDay to day decision making on project progress, resourcing and direct liaison with, and provides advice to clientReviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required.Manage and plan resources for site attendances and witnessing for all projectsProvide Bid support for securing new projectsManage the commissioning review process for design drawings, specifications and technical submittals in order to produce a commission-ability reviewManage the review process for commissioning Tech Subs for technical content and contract compliance and organise workshops with Trade Contractors and the Client to expedite sign offEnsure all project deliverables are agreed and are managedManage production of/produce a commissioning plan for all projectsManage production of/produce a commissioning programme as requiredManage the review process for project commissioning programmesEnsure project test and commissioning documentation is producedManage the project set up for the purposes of managing the commissioning processCarry out Commissioning Kick Off meeting for all new projects with the client, design team, contractors and vendorsOrganise all equipment factory acceptance testing (FAT) as requiredManage the production of reports following FAT visitsEnsure project progress reports for Management, Client or others are produced and issued.Manage the preparation of the L1, L2 and L3 commissioning documents with the project delivery teamManage the production of the level 4 and 5 test scripts with the project delivery teamAttend commissioning meetings to drive the time management and resource planning with Consultant and ContractorsLiaise with Consultant and Contractors in a proactive manner to close out commissioning issues arisingEnsure all project completion documentation and reports are produced as requiredSupport the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective.Manage and mentor other team membersMentor Graduate Commissioning ManagersActively engage with the different RED departments to increase commissioning awareness and develop working interfacesWork in coordination with the project teams to develop and improve commissioning processes and proceduresActively engage in business development both internally and externallySupport the CPD process to arrange and manage appropriate commissioning CPD seminars Role RequirementsDegree qualified or HNC/HND + appropriate experience or equivalent Hold membership to the IET/MCIBSE/IMechEChartered Engineer status or working towardsFully conversant with ASHRAE testing levels 1-5Understanding of BSRIA and CIBSE guidelinesUnderstanding of relevant British and European standardsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsFinancial management / reportingSound working knowledge of Contracts desirable but not essentialUnderstanding of equipment tagging systemsStrong use of Microsoft suite of softwareUnderstanding of software and platforms such as BIM360, Facility GridAbility to produce commissioning programmes in Microsoft ProjectGood communication skills with all parties, including client teamDevelop good, positive relationships with all parties involved in the commissioning delivery processAbility to prioritise own workloadResource managementAbility to work to deadlinesManagement of people – motivation, Leadership and mentoring skillsManagement of situations - organisationalChair, control and minute regular meetingsStrong report writing skillsGood attention to detailProblem solving skillsGood understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy. BenefitsRED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ serviceHoliday purchase and buy back schemeHybrid WorkingContributory company pension schemeHealthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)Non-contractual bonus awardsTraining sponsorshipCharity volunteering leaveWellness days/ initiatives.Salary commensurate with experience.Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictionsRED is a company of Tractebel.