Operations Manager-Civil Engineering

About the Company

Join an innovative and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy that excels in delivering comprehensive engineering, surveying and planning solutions across the land development sector. The company is renowned for its commitment to staff development, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional client service. With ambitious growth plans, they are now looking to add an Operations Manager within their Engineering Team.

About the Role

• Operational Responsibility: Take charge of the daily operations, ensuring seamless execution and high efficiency.
• Staff Engagement: Maintain a high level of staff engagement through motivational strategies and effective communication.
• Professional Development: Lead and promote professional development initiatives, fostering continuous learning and growth.
• Workload Balance: Oversee workload distribution, including review and Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) endorsements.
• Profitability Improvement: Enhance profitability by assessing and monitoring utilisation rates and project budgets with the support of the engineering administrator.
• Systems Improvement: Identify areas for system improvements and manage their development and implementation.
• Workload Forecasting: Accurately forecast workloads and hiring needs within the engineering team.
• Team Structure Development: Develop the team structure and manage staff movements across various engineering teams.
• Performance Management: Lead performance improvement and management initiatives for engineering staff.
• Work Allocation Support: Support the Engineering Administrator in allocating work across the team effectively.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Provide mentoring and coaching to team leaders, enhancing their ability to manage and lead effectively.
• Issue Resolution: Assist team leaders in escalating and resolving issues efficiently.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Salary, benchmarked against indusrty, as well as an annual bonus on top that is meaningful. 
• Career Development: Ample opportunities for professional growth and promotion.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative team culture with strong support for individual and team success.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities and professional development programs.
• Working for a growth business who are implementing innovation.  

Skills and Experience

• Operational leadership experience ideally within an Engineering environment, although other backgrounds that are relevant will also be considered. 
• Strong operational management skills.
• Exceptional ability to engage and motivate staff.
• Experience in professional development and performance management.
• Excellent forecasting and workload management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and issue resolution abilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated engineering team in a company that values innovation, professional growth, and a supportive work culture. If you are an experienced engineering professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

For more information about the role and to apply, reach out to me in confidence at the details below.