Operations Manager

Operations Manager 

Location: This role will be based in one of our regional offices, either Tullamore or Kilkenny and will involve travel to sites across the Southeast and Midlands regions.

Shareridge is a dynamic and fast-growing civil engineering company known for delivering top-tier public realm and infrastructure projects across Ireland. Built on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and collaboration, we continue to grow by securing exciting and meaningful projects nationwide.

Due to continued growth in our water division, we are now seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to join our Water Delivery Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure projects while playing a key role in shaping our continued success.

About the Role

As an Operations Manager, you will work with the Water Networks Contracts Manager in delivering high-quality and high-volume water infrastructure works across the Southeast & Midlands regions. You will manage multiple projects from planning through to completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction throughout.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Oversight & Coordination

• Manage daily operations across multiple projects.
• Ensure all operations comply with health, safety, quality and environmental regulations and industry and company standards.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with site managers, design teams, engineers, subcontractors, and local authorities.
• Develop and maintain project timelines.
• Plan and oversee logistics, including material deliveries, licences, and equipment mobilisation.
• Ensure projects meet technical specifications and quality standards.

Team Management

• Management of site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors.

• Delivery of pre-construction meetings to site teams.
• Lead recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of operational staff as required. 

• Ensure adequate workforce levels across projects.

• Identifying change and implementing change control process and agreement
• Facilitate the compliance of as-built drawings/ sketches and the work safety files.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Monitor project budgets, control operational costs, and ensure profitability.
• Track KPIs, financial performance, and productivity metrics.
• Prepare regular operational reports for senior management.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Track progress against key milestones and KPI’s.

Client & Stakeholder Liaison

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Attend progress meetings and provide project updates.
• Manage expectations and resolve conflicts effectively.

This critical role collaborates across departments to ensure all on-site operations are carried out with the highest standards of professionalism.

Experience & Competencies

• Experience in a similar role within the water & wastewater industry.
• Relevant academic or technical qualification.
• Experience working with Irish or UK Water Standards.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Excellent track record in subcontractor coordination and stakeholder communication.
• Confident and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to problem solve and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Project, and general IT tools.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Apply via the link below or contact the recruitment team directly on for a confidential conversation.