Operations Director

1 week ago

Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Colman Rail Services Full time £100,000 - £150,000 per year

Colman Rail is seeking an experienced and dynamic Operations Manager to lead and coordinate the operational delivery of our rail civil engineering projects. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering excellence across multiple sites.

You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Network Rail standards and client expectations. Working closely with our commercial and site teams, you'll play a key role in driving business growth, operational performance, and continuous improvement.

**Key Responsibilities

Operational Delivery**

  • Plan, manage, and oversee day-to-day operations across multiple rail civils projects (drainage, structures, embankments, station works)
  • Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery to the highest quality and safety standards
  • Lead resource planning and allocation (labour, plant, materials) to maximise efficiency
  • Ensure full compliance with Network Rail standards (including NR/L2/OHS/003, NR/L2/CIV/003) and Sentinel requirements

Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

  • Champion a proactive safety-first culture across all operations
  • Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety briefings; ensure adherence to CDM 2015, RISQS, and company procedures
  • Drive continuous improvement and embed lessons learned across the business

Leadership & People Management

  • Line manage operational staff, supporting their development, performance, and wellbeing
  • Lead recruitment, induction, and competency programmes
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture

Commercial & Client Management

  • Partner with the commercial team on forecasting, variations, and project reporting
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships; represent the business at progress meetings
  • Provide operational insight and resource planning support for bids and tenders

Strategic Contribution

  • Support business planning, operational strategy, and company growth initiatives
  • Monitor KPIs and deliver regular performance updates to Directors
  • Identify and implement efficiency improvements across planning, delivery, and reporting

What We're Looking For

Essential

  • Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards and rail safety management systems
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Sound commercial awareness and resource planning capability
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools

Full UK driving licence

Desirable

  • PTS (Personal Track Safety) / Sentinel competence
  • SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely
  • Working knowledge of NR/L2/OHS/003, CDM 2015, and ISO9001 frameworks

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, decisive, and solutions-focused
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
  • Professional, approachable, and skilled at building lasting relationships

Why Join Colman Rail
?

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading operational role within a growing rail civils business, where your expertise will directly shape project success and business performance.

To apply, please submit your CV including your contact details and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. We'll be in touch

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