Operational Innovations Director/Senior Manager

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Aldwych Consulting Ltd Full time €140,000

Location: London (with UK-wide travel)
A forward-thinking organisation moving into tier-1 territory are looking to add an Operations Director to the business. They are winning and delivering larger, higher-value civil engineering and infrastructure projects in the industry and have noticed there is an opening for a strategic senior management position. As the company continues to expand, they are looking for a proven individual to grab the bull by the horns and maintain operational excellence while building, developing and leading a high-performance team.
The Operations Director will play a pivotal role in the future plans of the business and is a senior leadership position requiring extensive experience in delivering complex, large-scale projects and managing a sizeable workforce. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational oversight across multiple business units, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.
Oversee the delivery of multiple infrastructure projects with a portfolio ranging from £20 million to over £100 million in value.
Drive operational excellence, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the specified quality and safety standards.
Develop and execute strategic plans to win new work and expand the company's project pipeline, leveraging strong relationships and industry knowledge.
Drive tendering and bidding processes for large-scale projects, bringing expertise in winning and securing high-value contracts.
Implement best practices in project management, risk assessment, and resource allocation to optimise performance and profitability.
Foster a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement across all divisions.
Experience: Proven track record of delivering large-scale civil engineering projects for tier-1 contractors, ideally in sectors beyond highways, with significant expertise in data centers or other major infrastructure works.
Business Acumen: Strong background in tendering, winning new work, and driving business growth, with a reputation for successful project delivery and operational excellence.
Technical Skills: Deep understanding of civil engineering and construction management principles, with the ability to oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Travel: Willing and able to travel across the UK as required to oversee projects and operations.
Preferred Skills and Qualities
Strong reputation in the industry for successful project delivery.
Compensation & Benefits:
Please apply with your CV outlining your experience in large-scale project delivery, team leadership, and your ability to drive strategic growth.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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