Operations Manager Major Projects South · Stafford

Omexom; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stafford is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in electrical substations. The role involves managing delivery teams, ensuring tender compliance, and providing strong leadership. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification and significant project management experience. A willingness to travel is required. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Significant technical knowledge in an electrical substation environment.
• Experience in Programme/Project Management.
• Sound financial acumen for managing infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplined delivery teams.
• Support Project Managers during project delivery.
• Ensure compliance during the tendering process.
• Represent the Business Unit for project escalation matters.

Skills

Commercial focus

Technical knowledge in electrical substations

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Communication and negotiation skills

Customer focus

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant third level qualification

Job description

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Assisting with the development of the operational area to support the Business Unit strategy and the business planning process.
• Managing, directing and motivating highly skilled multi-disciplined delivery teams, including both direct and contract staff.
• Supporting the tendering management function by preparing and reviewing tenders with inputs from Project Managers and the Tendering team.
• Guiding and submitting tenders through the appropriate internal business approvals process, ensuring compliance at each stage, while managing client negotiations.
• Supporting Project Managers during project delivery phases, including resolving internal project escalation matters.
• Representing the Business Unit for project escalation matters from clients.
• Attending and representing the Business Unit for quarterly SHEQ, contract and project portfolio management with clients.
• Challenging existing practices within the Business Unit and introducing best practice process improvements.
• Taking overall resource management responsibilities for projects teams, both off-site and on-site, ensuring operations are managed as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Taking ownership of financial management of projects.
• Providing training and implementing development plans for Business Unit employees.
• Ensuring the execution and management of contracts including a strong emphasis on project risk management.
• Demanding a high level of personal and team performance in matters relating to Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and financial targets and constraints.
• Providing a key focus on the sustainable, profitable growth of the Business Unit through customer contact and through the development of relationships on which future business can be secured.
• Monthly reporting for the operational unit and to identify and promote improvements in productivity and performance.
• Ensuring the recruitment, development and retention of appropriate staff and operatives.

Key interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Business Unit General Manager
• Client Representatives
• Project Managers
• Functional Managers
• Project Teams

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

The jobholder must be a commercially focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role and possess:

• A relevant third level qualification and / or relevant professional qualification(s)
• Significant and relevant technical knowledge, including expertise and knowledge of working in an electrical substation environment.
• Current / recent previous relevant experience in a Programme / Project Management role.
• Sound commercial, financial and business acumen with a track record of successfully managing complex infrastructure projects to appropriate budgetary constraints.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a multi skilled team to achieve objectives within a highly customer driven environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills combined with the analytical and problem-solving skills to reach realistic workable solutions.
• A strong customer / client focus with experience and understanding of the key markets of the Business Unit.
• An ability to interact with and work effectively with customers, including the building and nurturing of close business relationships.
• The candidate should be able to demonstrate a willingness to develop within the role, taking on additional responsibilities including delegating for the Business Unit General Manager as and when required.
• A willingness to travel to all Omexom sites in the UK on a regular basis.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• IOSH and/or NEBOSH
• A CSCS Card
• Experience of working in a substation operational environment, including knowledge of the requirements of electrical safety rules