Operations Manager

at  Gallifordtry

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, if speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

INVERNESS AREA

Working as part of our ESD Joint Venture framework, we are now looking for an Operations Manager to join our team to be based out of Inverness office.

ABOUT US:

Named Contractor of the Year by the Water Industry Awards, Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact Ryan De Stadler on ryan.destadler@gallifordtry.co.uk .

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The role of the Operations Manager is to ensure the efficient delivery of a portfolio of projects by managing a team of Project Managers to deliver a programme of work within the Scottish Water SR15 and SR21 Framework’s.
Projects will range from £2.5M to £20+M and will be located across the North and East regions of Scotland.
This position is a key senior management role with accountability for the delivery of the projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover alongside an interphase with senior Client management.
In addition, the Operations Manager has the responsibility to manage, supervise and develop a team of direct reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for the leadership and management of the nominated sector Operations Department Team and its function.
• Participate in the development of the Joint Venture and Operational strategies and advise on any impact to JV Initiatives.
• Ensure that all operations are carried out in an efficient, safe and economic manner, with a view to the protection of the company’s interests, client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Ensure projects are accurately and correctly reported, both in terms of progress and cost.
• Chair monthly cost review meetings with Commercial Managers to verify project reports. Present results to the SLT, with all information relevant to current position and expected outcome.
• Review the resource levels for proposed and current live projects, ensuring it is sufficient to carry out operations.
• Identify recruitment requirements and obtain necessary resources as appropriate.
• Effectively manage subordinates and their teams to achieve the targets of the joint venture.
• Actively review and manage the performance of subordinates reporting into the Operations Manager
• Ensure compliance with ESD HS&S, Quality assurance, BMS and management procedures within your teams.
• Be innovative by challenging and re-thinking processes and systems to improve efficiency and to make recommendations to the SLT for consideration.
• Be pro-active in problem solving, finding solutions to obstacles for the benefit of the business. Share lessons learnt and feedback to relevant members of the SLTAttend senior management meetings relevant to the role and support other Operations Managers within the Joint Venture.