Process Improvement Advisor

1 month ago

Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Willmott Dixon Full time

Operational Excellence Consultant

The construction sector is undergoing significant transformation, and Willmott Dixon is at the forefront of redefining construction methodologies and enhancing operational efficiencies. We are seeking an Operational Excellence Consultant to join our London & East construction division. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining remote, office, and site-based responsibilities. Ideally, we are looking for candidates located in the northern home counties, as our projects span various sectors within north London, the northern home counties, and East Anglia.

The Operational Excellence Consultant will play a pivotal role in assisting our teams with collaborative planning and production routines, driving performance enhancements, and streamlining processes through Lean methodologies. This role is particularly engaging as it involves diverse teams across on-site, preconstruction, and design phases. Our team is also dedicated to fostering innovation and thought leadership by challenging conventional industry practices. The ideal candidate will possess a mindset that questions the status quo and seeks continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The primary objectives of this role include:

  • Identifying and implementing performance enhancements
  • Enhancing our planning and problem-solving capabilities
  • Utilizing data analytics to drive superior performance
  • Training and developing our workforce in contemporary project management and efficient operational practices

Candidates should ideally have experience in the construction or engineering sectors and demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Facilitation
  • Coaching
  • Training
  • Providing constructive feedback
  • Project management

Essential and Desirable Qualifications

Candidates should ideally have experience in the construction or engineering sectors and exhibit the following skills:

  • Facilitation
  • Coaching
  • Training
  • Providing constructive feedback
  • Project management

Personal Attributes

At Willmott Dixon, we value a blend of skills and experience, but equally important are your values and behaviors.

This role is suited for individuals who:

  • Can influence and motivate others
  • Possess a growth-oriented mindset
  • Exhibit exceptional listening and communication skills
  • Are adept at problem-solving
  • Demonstrate strong presentation skills, both written and verbal
  • Are innovative thinkers

Additional Information

Willmott Dixon is committed to fostering diversity in the workplace and is open to flexible and agile working arrangements. We are recognized as a disability confident employer.

In return, we offer a competitive compensation package that includes flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle and priorities. This encompasses, but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, comprehensive private medical coverage, life assurance, performance bonuses, and a car scheme that positions us as a leader in sustainable corporate travel. Eligible roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA), and all employees can access a new generation of low carbon and electric vehicles through the Willmott Dixon car leasing program.

About Us

With a legacy spanning over 170 years, Willmott Dixon's mission transcends profit; we are dedicated to delivering exceptional buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities, and enhancing the environment to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. Our commitment to adding lasting value to the communities we serve, alongside our core values of people, innovation, partnerships, and sustainability, has enabled us to build a successful, privately-owned enterprise where our employees can thrive. Willmott Dixon has been recognized as the top company in the Best "big" Companies to work for and has earned accolades as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024, as well as being the first major contractor and developer to receive a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

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