Strategic Project Lead: Engineering and Operations

1 day ago


East Midlands, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time

The Vacancy

Wates Construction is seeking an experienced Operations Director to join our Management Oversight team in the UK.

If you are a seasoned Operations Director with technical expertise looking for a challenging opportunity to drive innovation and growth, we invite you to apply.

This role offers a great chance to advance your career within a talented, diverse, and supportive team that prioritizes exceptional client satisfaction.

Please note that this position will require occasional travel to various Wates projects across the country.

About the Role

As a vital part of our business, our Operations Directors focus on delivering operational leadership and taking accountability for project portfolios and client relationships, driving successful development of teams.

  • Develop and Lead Performance Management: Drive commercial results and deliver exceptional client satisfaction by developing and implementing performance management strategies.
  • Clinet Relationship Ownership: Manage client relationships from pre-qualification through tender settlement, ensuring consideration for future bid wins on the client account.
  • SHE Strategy Delivery: Drive the delivery of our SHE strategy, guiding and advising the SHE team to provide consistent standards across all business units.
  • Financial Performance: Take responsibility for the full financial performance of multiple projects.
What We Offer

We provide a competitive salary and bonus package, flexible working arrangements, car allowance or company car, travel coverage to any site, and extensive corporate benefits including private medical, pension, health and wellness program, 26 days' holidays, and more.

One of the best learning and development programs supports your career progression goals, and industry-leading family leave benefits offer 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies. Our mission is to create thriving places, protect nature, and take action on climate change, while creating opportunities and relationships that promote inclusion, investment, and care for everyone who works with us.



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