Operations Manager (Civil Engineering)
Operations Manager, Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Construction, Omagh
Your new company
Hays Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a family-owned civil engineering and construction company based in Omagh, County Tyrone, seeking an Operations Manager.
Working in sectors such as public works, Renewable energy / Windfarm’s, Commercial civils projects, and NIE schemes, your new company has a strong lineage of quality and trust built up throughout the Northern Ireland Civil Engineering sector. Working in such a wide variety of civil engineering environments and sectors, your new company prides itself on its commitment to health and safety, environmental and social responsibility, as well as supporting its local community.
By joining this contractor, you can take full ownership of the direction and leadership of the business, having overall responsibility for the profitability of projects, ensuring both commercial and delivery targets are achieved.
Your new role
Working closely with the Senior Management Team, your role as Operations Manager will be to ensure the business is providing profitable returns, managing the company’s portfolio of work and overseeing the commercial and operational delivery while ensuring high standards across the business.
The Operation’s Manager in this SME civil engineering contractor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that projects run smoothly from start to finish. Some of the key responsibilities you will have will include but not be limited to:
- Overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of civil engineering projects.
- Coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Managing project timelines ensuring that the right resources, including labour, materials, and equipment, are available and efficiently utilised.
- Implementing and maintaining quality control processes to ensure that all work meets industry standards and client expectations.
- Conducting regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality protocols.
- Leading and managing teams of site, commercial and business staff.
- Financial Management, working with cashflow, costs, and budgets.
- Preparing budgets and financial reports.
- Monitoring project costs and making adjustments as necessary to stay within budget.
- Ensuring that all projects comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
- Promoting a safe working environment and implementing safety protocols.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
- Communicating regularly with clients to provide updates and address any concerns.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in obtaining the role as an Operations Manager with this civil engineering contractor will require a combination of technical skills, leadership abilities, and personal attributes.
You will require previous experience working in Civil Engineering at a senior level, as well as holding any relevant degrees or certificates in Construction / Civil Engineering.
You will also be required to have previous experience of managing cashflow and commercial responsibilities attributed to the workload. Ideally, you will also possess some of the following attributes.
- Strong Project Management Skills:
- Excellent Communication Skills:
- Have a specific focus on Quality and Safety:
- Understand budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
- Continuously Improve processes and time management techniques.
What you’ll get in return
In return for your hard work, you can expect to receive an attractive salary based on the Northern Ireland market, as well as a company car or allowance and additional incentives on top of this. You will be the recipient of a pension scheme and 30 days of annual leave entitlement.
This role will see you develop both personally and professionally and take further responsibilities as the role grows. You will become a valued member of the team and have the support of other leaders in the business. You will also help shape the business and be a key stakeholder in the direction of the company, contributing to the ongoing successes for years to come.
This is a permanent role that will see your time split between office, site and hybrid working where feasible, as you will manage your own diary and have full autonomy within the role.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris McNamara now.