Senior Director of Operations

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Lainston Partners Full time

Senior Operations Director/ Senior Director of Operations

Location: UK, Southern Region- Southwest Water service region and requires travel to various projects and clients across the Southwest Water Framework.

Our client, a leader in the water treatment sector, is experiencing rapid expansion within the United Kingdom, building upon its well-established reputation. Renowned for delivering safe and sustainable solutions, this organisation excels in engineering innovative results that precisely meet and exceed client needs. They are at the forefront of driving significant and impactful change in the water sector landscape, setting new benchmarks for excellence and sustainability in the field.

We seek a dynamic and ambitious individual to join our client’s water treatment business. The Senior Operations Director will be responsible for the overall management of the major infrastructure framework in the Southwest, supporting and directing the improvement of the business performance to allow for successful and effective operational service and efficiency. Prior knowledge of the water and wastewater treatment industry is desirable. Experience of delivering major projects is advantageous.

Our research includes professionals from other sectors such as rail, highways, energy, gas etc. Provide the leadership and strategic direction to the project and the delivery teams throughout the entire project lifecycle in line with the innovative ethos, methods of working and best practice.

Support and promoting a collaborative approach to teamwork within a large, multi-disciplinary, multi stakeholder, culturally diverse project teams, offering comprehensive and strategic support and guidance for all aspects of the framework. Contributing at leadership level, liaising, and providing support and expertise to aligned business streams.

Lead on all contract preparation responsibilities and maintain communication with clients throughout the process. Provide strategic advice to the partnership board so that they will have accurate view of the challenges to address. Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans and supervise successful project delivery to facilitate achievement of the partnership outcomes. Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are always followed.

Oversee the company’s financial performance. Contributing with fresh ideas on strategy, business planning, and service delivery that will challenge normal practice. Provide leadership and direction to both internal staff and any external consultants that are involved in technical support activities. Ensure the delivery of high performance in health and safety, environment, and quality, promoting continuous improvement and adherence to the companies’ responsibility to maintain safe and sustainable delivery.

Attributes

Excellent organisational and leadership skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities Driven and results focussed. Control of all aspects of the business and for the project financials including cost, procurement, operational targets, and budgeting. Full package with competitive salary.

We present an exceptional opportunity for a driven and innovative professional to impact a growing and ambitious organisation substantially. With the support of extensive resources and a commitment to sustainable practices, you will have the platform to achieve remarkable success and become a pivotal figure in the UK water sector.

Our client is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.

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