FG - Operations Manager - Operations Mgt in Basingstoke, Hampshire

The main purpose of this role is to take overall responsibility for all regional activities in accordance with the current business plan, with a particular focus on safety, quality and profitability. The role reports directly to the Operations/Regional Director.

Principle Accountabilities / Objectives:

• Manage all regional activities within the agreed budget margins.
• Ensure all projects are managed effectively by well trained and competent Project Managers.
• Continually monitor safety performance and seek continuous improvement.
• Continually monitor productivity levels and seek continuous improvement.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom and its customers.
• Maintain and develop own competence in accordance with legislative changes and customer requirements.
• Develop, (in conjunction with the Managing Director), the regional management structure to meet the ongoing needs of the region.
• Attend and participate in monthly operations meetings held by client or Freedom.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with all direct reports as required and ensure that all toolbox talks are delivered effectively as directed.
• Manage and review performance of staff reporting to you and identify training needs.
• Monitor and report on progress of work to the customer as required and maintain regular contact with all customers to ensure the smooth implementation of work.
• Continually monitor and strive to improve your team’s approach to safety rules and procedures, method statements and risk assessments.
• Conduct 1 in 10 inspections and ensure all defects are resolved.
• Ensure that accidents and near misses are suitably reported, recorded and investigated and that remedial action is carried out promptly.
• Implement Freedom’s values.
• Assist with the management and resolution of customer complaints.
• Undertake role of Authorising Officer under Company competency procedures.

Competency: Skills/Knowledge/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Freedom Driver Permit/Driving Licence
• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• City & Guilds 2322 minimum – HNC preferred
• DNO Authorisation (Sub-Station Entry)
• NEBOSH Certificate
• IOSH Managing Safely
• NRSWA Supervisor
• Safe Digging Techniques
• Environmental Awareness
• CDM Awareness
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme
• Formal Business Management Qualification (Diploma/Degree) preferred

Required Skills:

• Minimum 5yrs Project/Programme Management of Electrical Distribution Projects
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Excellent I.T. Skills.
• Sound working knowledge of Financial Management Accounts and Reporting Systems.
• Experience of Contract/Commercial Management.

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.