Operations Manager

Overview

In this role you will oversee the delivery of multiple M&E projects, guiding project teams to meet programme, budget and quality targets. You will collaborate with commercial colleagues to manage costs and variations, while maintaining safety and driving process improvements. The position offers influence across the business and a chance to shape operational performance in a specialist M&E contractor. You will work closely with clients and supply partners to ensure successful project delivery and profitability. This is an opportunity to impact project outcomes at scale in a London-based contractor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple M&E projects, ensuring delivery against programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Lead and support project managers, coordinating resources and monitoring performance.
• Review project progress, identify risks and implement solutions to keep works on track.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to manage costs, variations and project profitability.
• Build strong relationships with clients, main contractors and supply chain partners.
• Maintain health and safety standards and drive improvements in operational processes.

Key requirements

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager, Contracts Manager or senior project management role within M&E contracting.
• Strong track record delivering multiple mechanical and electrical projects.
• Good understanding of project programmes, commercial performance and resource planning.
• Experience leading project teams and managing client relationships.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Relevant building services or engineering qualification, or equivalent practical experience.

• leadership
• communication
• organisational skills
• project programmes
• resource planning
• commercial performance management

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