Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A Little Bit More About Your Role… The Operations Manager is responsible for managing day to day operational matters associated with their Discipline; you will support the Buildings Group Director in leadership of projects, and business performance. The role of this Operations Manager is to embed a project culture around a technically robust and efficient delivery model, balanced with the need to satisfy client, staff and commercial expectations. The Operations Manager will operate with moderate direct supervision from the Group Director and Operations Director. They will be expected to take appropriate action in all aspects of the role to meet the expectations of the business. Overall Support Building Services team by supporting and demonstrating a client and project centred culture and represent the business internally and externally as appropriate. Manage risk and opportunity through implementation of effective control and review measures. Operational overview/reporting and management on project, commercial, business risk and employee performance and development issues. Champion SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) performance by promoting a positive culture, ensuring BMS (Building Management System) and policy compliance, supporting training and competency, and embedding SHEQ into project delivery and operational reviews. Operational Management Responsible for the management and support of teams in day-to-day operational matters. Maintain an overview of workload, utilisation and associated resource requirements and work with team leaders as appropriate to ensure resources are fully utilised within technical capability. Support Project Management to ensure compliance with SHEQ management systems. Support and ensure the integration of UK wide best practice i.e. BMS, SHEQ. Ensure best practice relating to project reviews (technical and commercial). Interface with GCC (Gulf Capability Centre) and promote its effective use within the region. Ensure the correct level and complexity of reporting is in place to fit the business needs. Projects Delivery working with People Managers and project leaders to ensure employees have the information, instruction, training and supervision required to carry out their roles safely and effectively. Promote compliance with WSP's SHEQ and BMS requirements within the team by ensuring competence, induction, Personal Risk Reviews and relevant HSEQ responsibilities are actively considered as part of resource planning, project mobilisation, day-to-day management and annual review processes. Drive effective Personal Development Reviews (PDRs) by ensuring people managers have meaningful conversations with employees and ensuring objectives are meaningful, aligned to business and project needs, reviewed regularly, and used to capture clear development actions, training needs, career aspirations and follow-up commitments between employees and their managers. What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate… Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, working effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different business functions. Experience managing stakeholder relationships and coordinating the contributions of multidisciplinary teams to achieve agreed outcomes. Evidence of identifying and implementing improvements to processes, ways of working, or service delivery, including supporting teams through change initiatives. Able to communicate technical and non-technical information clearly to a #J-18808-Ljbffr
Operations Manager South- Building Services in Hampshire employer: WSP in the UK & Ireland
WSP in the UK & Ireland is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Strategic Commercial Director, you will benefit from extensive professional development opportunities while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on impactful projects within the Transport & Infrastructure sector, WSP provides a rewarding platform for those looking to make a meaningful difference.