Operations Manager

Position:Operations ManagerLocation:Rickmansworth, Hampton or Walthamstow with hybrid working availableRegular travel as required across the Thames Water London non-infrastructure region, including sites in London and GuildfordSalary:£100k – 120k (Neg DOE) plus bonus, car/allowance and excellent benefits packageOur Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.They have been awarded a programme of work to deliver non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects for Thames Water.The Role: You will report directly to the Framework Director and will be responsible for controlling the resources and accountable for all financial aspects of the framework and its projects to ensure continued improvement of targets set for turnover, margin and cash. Accountable for end-to-end project lifecycle performance and maintaining relationships with clients, partners and suppliers/subcontractors.

The framework is preparing to deliver water and wastewater non-infra projects in AMP8 ranging from £3m to £70m across the London & Guildford areas with a team of up to 300 people.Responsibilities: Promote exceptional safety and delivery quality standards to direct and subcontracted work force.Develop and implement a strategy for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.Develop and maintain a consistent mode of operation within the department.Ensure sufficient resources of a suitable calibre are available to meet the departmental requirements.Monitor the departmental and contract performance.Assist in developing and implementing the Framework Strategy.Provide input into tender finalisation.Establish and maintain good relationships with clients and their representatives.Establish and maintain good relationships with partners and key subcontractors and suppliers.Prepare framework level management reports.Ensure regional turnover variance to budget is within departmental targets.Ensure that Company procedures are developed and reviewed to ensure the smooth running of the department and its interface with other departments.Ensure that the Company quality procedures are fully implemented in the department.Ensure that the required quality records are maintainedEnsure that all site non-conformities are reported and approximate costs identifiedEnsure all commercial aspects of the project are managed in a timely and proactive way giving accurate forecast and estimatesUnderstanding and implementing the Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies and TargetsHave detailed working knowledge and experience of project management practices from scheme conception through to end user acceptanceKey Relationships: Regional Framework Senior Leadership Team & Framework DirectorProcurementRegional Head of SHEQSupply ChainExternal Agencies e.g. DNO, Councils, Network RailProgramme Manager Clients OP's & Capital DeliveryDirect Reports: Programme ManagersProject Directors/Senior Project ManagersHead of PreconstructionExperience:Essential: Able to work within strict deadlinesExperience in leading multi-disciplinary design and construction schemesExcellent oral and written communicator with the ability to work in close partnership with clients and end usersMust be delivery driven with the ability to set targets and manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectivesExtensive experience in large scale project deliveryStrategic, operational, technical and management skillsDesirable: Experience in water and/or wastewater treatment plantsChartered or near chartered in a construction or engineering disciplineDegree or equivalent qualification in a construction related disciplinePackage includes: Competitive salaryHybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)Car/car allowanceBonus25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)Contribution Pension schemeLife AssuranceHealth InsurancePrivate Medical InsuranceAnd many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etcKey Words:Operations ManagerOperational ManagementProject ManagerSenior Project ManagerProject ManagementProject DeliveryProject DirectorProject ExecutionProject PerformanceFramework ManagerDesign & BuildConstructionContractsContractualConditions of ContractNECWater IndustryWater SectorWater TreatmentWastewaterSewageUtilitiesPower GenerationPower SectorNuclearEnergy SectorEnergy from WasteInfrastructureAnaerobic DigestionProject PlanningRisk ManagementAMP 7AMP 8Thames WaterAnglian WaterSouthern WaterContract performanceFramework StrategyContract ManagementCost ControlProcurementTPBN1_UKTJ