Senior Construction Operations Manager

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Vvb ENG Full time
Job Summary

VVB ENG is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Operations Manager to lead our construction operations in Birmingham. This role involves senior-level management, operational oversight, safety compliance, and project delivery.

This position requires a solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, and communication installation standards, as well as competence in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

About VVB ENG

VVB ENG is a leading provider of multi-disciplinary engineering services across the UK's most critical infrastructure sectors, including Rail, Power, Tunnelling, Fire & Facilities.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee all health and safety regulations across multiple construction projects, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.
  • Ensure all project management teams are fully resourced, competent, and performing effectively, while leading the recruitment and development of senior construction staff.
  • Collaborate with installation teams and manage construction efficiency to meet or exceed KPIs. Implement performance improvement plans where necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with construction documentation, certificates, and industry standards, with a strong focus on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE).
  • Liaise with clients, installation teams, suppliers, and sector directors to resolve issues and ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Prepare and deliver monthly performance reports to highlight risks, construction progress, and lessons learned.
  • Oversight workforce allocation, team assignments, and development programmes, including apprenticeships and management upskilling.
Requirements
  • Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Communications).
  • HSE training (SMSTS).
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Project management qualifications (APM/Prince2), Chartered Engineer status, sustainability knowledge.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Collaborative and flexible, willing to travel and work outside of standard hours if required.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum.
  • Expenses covered for assignments outside your base location.
  • Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools.
  • Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown).
Why VVB ENG?

VVB ENG values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.



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