Operations Director

3 weeks ago

Lime Street, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Job Title: Operations Director
Location: London (with UK-wide travel)

Company Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the delivery of multiple infrastructure projects with a portfolio ranging from £20 million to over £100 million in value.
Manage multiple heads of division/discipline providing leadership and direction to direct reports.
Drive operational excellence, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the specified quality and safety standards.
Act as a buffer for the COO, reducing the COO's operational workload and facilitating strategic growth.
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.Requirements

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 centres or other major infrastructure works.
Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing and scaling teams, with at least 4-5 direct reports and an overall team size of 80+.
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

A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and the ability to lead by example.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong reputation in the industry for successful project delivery.
Ability to operate under pressure, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: £140,000 - £(phone number removed) (negotiable based on experience)
Benefits: Comprehensive package, details to be discussed during the interview process.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. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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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