Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Norfolk
Excellent Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure contractor for an experienced Operations Manager to join their expanding Utilities division.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of major gas transmission infrastructure works for one of the UK's leading energy clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of complex contracts, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is a key leadership position offering the opportunity to play an integral role in delivering nationally significant energy infrastructure projects while leading high-performing operational teams.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the safe and successful delivery of multiple gas transmission projects.
• Providing strategic leadership across operational, commercial and project teams.
• Leading Project Managers and site delivery teams to achieve programme, financial and SHEQ objectives.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Managing contract performance, programme delivery, quality and commercial outcomes.
• Supporting tender submissions, mobilisation and contract planning.
• Monitoring project performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Working closely with commercial teams to maximise financial performance.
• Leading performance reviews, coaching and developing operational teams.
• Promoting a strong safety-first culture across all projects.

About You

We're looking for an experienced operational leader with a strong background in delivering major gas transmission infrastructure projects.

You will have:

• Previous experience as an Operations Manager, Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager within the utilities or infrastructure sector.
• Essential experience delivering Gas Transmission projects.
• Experience managing multiple live contracts simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience working under NEC contracts.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ, programme management and operational delivery.
• Relevant industry qualifications (MCIOB, MICE or similar desirable).
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term secured work within the UK energy infrastructure sector
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• The chance to lead the delivery of nationally important infrastructure projects

If you're an experienced Operations Manager with a proven background in Gas Transmission and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Red Sky Personnel for a confidential discussion.