Operations Manager

Operations ManagerSummaryOne of the UK's leading and fastest growing specialist tunnelling contractors, delivering complex micro tunnelling, pipe jacking, shaft construction and trenchless engineering projects across the water, energy, rail and infrastructure sectors are looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to join their senior management team in Doncaster, supporting projects throughout the UK with a particular focus on AMP8 water sector and wider utility and infrastructure marketsBased from head office in Doncaster with flexible / hybrid working 2/3 days a week.Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of HB Tunnelling's nationwide projects. Working alongside our Contracts Managers, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme by providing leadership, resolving operational challenges and supporting our site teams.This is a hands-on leadership role focused on operational excellence, productivity and delivering successful projects through effective planning, resource management and collaboration.What You'll Be Doing- Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of multiple tunnelling and civil engineering projects.- Drive programme performance and support site teams in achieving key milestones.- Coordinate labour, plant and specialist resources across the business to maximise efficiency and productivity.- Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Supervisors to resolve operational issues and maintain project momentum.- Visit projects regularly, providing practical support and ensuring consistently high standards of safety, quality and productivity.- Identify programme risks and implement practical recovery plans where required.- Work alongside Contracts Managers to ensure the operational delivery aligns with commercial and contractual objectives.- Promote a culture of operational excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement.- Support the mobilisation of new projects and the successful handover of completed works.Seeking candidates with;- Proven operational management experience within civil engineering, tunnelling or major infrastructure.- Any experience of shaft sinking, tunnelling, trenchless construction, water, gas, major infrastructure projects.- Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.- Excellent planning and resource management experience.- A practical problem solver who enjoys working closely with site teams.- Passionate about delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.Competitive salary and benefits package of between 80,000 - 100,000 dependant on experience, plus package including;- Company vehicle or allowance.- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays- Flexible / Hybrid Working- Pension (Nest UK)- Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most challenging tunnelling and trenchless engineering projects.- Long-term career progression within a growing specialist contractor.- A supportive, ambitious and collaborative leadership team.For further information on this Operations Manager role get in touch now.Navartis are an equality and diversity recruitment agent and employer.Service advertised by Navartis are that of an Employment Agency/BusinessDiscipline(s): Civil Engineering, Infrastructure & Built EnvironmentJob type: Permanent