As Operations Manager you will lead the day-to-day operational delivery of HB Tunnelling’s nationwide projects, ensuring safety, programme integrity and productivity. You will work with Contracts Managers and site teams to resolve challenges, optimise resources and sustain momentum on tunnelling and civil projects. The role focuses on operational excellence, planning and collaboration to deliver complex works across water, utilities and infrastructure. This is an opportunity to influence project outcomes and drive safe, efficient delivery at scale.
Pay / Benefits
Company vehicle or allowance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Flexible / Hybrid Working
Pension (Nest UK)
Long-term career progression
Supportive, ambitious leadership
Responsibilities
Lead daily operational delivery across multiple tunnelling and civil projects
Drive programme performance and help site teams hit milestones
Coordinate labour, plant and specialist resources for maximum efficiency
Collaborate with Project Managers, Site Managers and Supervisors to maintain momentum
Visit sites regularly to uphold safety, quality and productivity standards
Identify risks to the programme and implement recovery plans
Align operational delivery with commercial and contractual objectives
Foster a culture of operational excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement
Support mobilisation of new projects and handover of completed works
Key requirements
Proven operational management experience in civil engineering, tunnelling or major infrastructure
Experience in shaft sinking, tunnelling, trenchless construction, water, gas or major infrastructure projects
Strong leadership and organisational skills with decision-making under pressure
Excellent planning and resource management experience
Practical problem solver who works closely with site teams
Passion for delivering projects safely and to high standards
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