Planning & Operations Executive (Permanent)

To support this ambition, we are seeking an experienced Operations Director to join our Low Carbon team and lead the delivery of complex, large-scale decarbonisation projects.

As Operations Director, you will take full ownership of high-value (£10m+) design & build decarbonisation retrofit projects, leading them from early design through construction, commissioning and completion. You will act as Principal Contractor, owning the client relationship, project P&L, and providing clear technical, commercial and construction leadership to both internal and external teams. Many projects will be delivered in occupied, critical environments, requiring careful planning, strong stakeholder management and an uncompromising focus on safety and continuity of operations. This is a senior leadership role with real influence — shaping project delivery standards, supporting business growth and championing a strong culture of safety, quality and collaboration across the Low Carbon business.

• Project & Commercial Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large, complex low-carbon D&B projects
• Own project commercials, including tender pricing and full P&L responsibility
• Ensure delivery to agreed programme, cost and quality targets, with strong risk management
• Help develop and embed robust delivery processes aligned to NG Bailey governance
• Mentor and support teams, building a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture

• Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion best-in-class health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and client requirements

You will be a credible senior leader with a strong track record of delivering large-scale low-carbon retrofit projects in complex environments.

• Proven leadership of £10m+ D&B decarbonisation or major retrofit projects
• Experience operating as Principal Contractor, including on occupied, critical sites
• Solid understanding of regulatory and statutory compliance in public and private sector projects
• Degree in engineering, construction or project management

Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution, ~25 days holiday, ~ Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, ~ Private Medical Insurance, ~ Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice), ~ Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. 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.

We are 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.