Operations Manager

About The Role
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Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

M Group Aviation

You'll be joining our Aviation team - Our Aviation team works across a wide range of specialist civil, mechanical and electrical engineering works including major international airports, regional airports and RAF airfields.

This role is based at London Gatwick Airport.

Want to come and be a part of it?

What will you be doing?

As an Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery and performance of aviation infrastructure projects and maintenance at London Gatwick Airport. You'll lead operational teams, manage resources, and ensure that all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, maintaining client relationships, and supporting the strategic growth of the business.

This is a Senior level role and key to the successful delivery of civils maintenance and minor work, M&E projects, buildings and civils capital frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple aviation infrastructure projects and maintenance

Lead and develop site teams, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety and quality standards

Collaborate with planning and commercial teams to ensure efficient project delivery

Manage labour, materials, and equipment scheduling to meet project timelines

Monitor and report on operational performance, identifying areas for improvement

Ensure compliance with NEC3/4 contracts, CDM regulations, and SHEQ standard

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors

Support the tendering process and early contractor involvement (ECI) where required

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operational processes and delivery modelsWhat You'll Bring

Demonstrable experience in civil engineering and infrastructure operations

Proven leadership in managing teams, subcontractors, and multi-site activities

Strong commercial awareness and experience with NEC3/4 contracts

Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills

Deep understanding of construction methods, safety regulations, and quality standards

Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities

Experience in operational improvement and business efficiency initiatives

Knowledge of CDM roles and SHEQ responsibilitiesWhat's in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Employee assistance programme

My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts

Life assurance

Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes

Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave

Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers;

Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from

My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme

Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us

Holiday purchase scheme

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For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.