Operations Manager - Water

Contracts/Operations Manager – Water – Midlands & North

Location: Midlands & North Region

Salary: £85,000 - £110,000 (DOE ) + Package

Our client is a leading principal contractor delivering major projects across demolition, industrial dismantling, earthworks, remediation, water infrastructure, and wider civil engineering sectors. With a strong reputation for delivering complex projects safely and efficiently, they are now looking to appoint an ambitious Operations Manager to lead and grow their Water division across the Midlands and North.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager or a high-performing Senior Contracts Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will take ownership of the Water sector within the business, leading operational delivery while playing a key role in driving growth, identifying opportunities, winning new work, and developing long-term client relationships.

You will be instrumental in shaping the future of the division, working closely with senior leadership to expand their presence across major frameworks and high-profile infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the operational delivery of water and civil engineering projects across the Midlands and North
Manage multiple project teams, ensuring safe, successful, and profitable project delivery
Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and framework providers
Identify and secure new business opportunities within the water sector
Drive the growth strategy for the division and support future expansion plans
Oversee project performance, commercial outcomes, and resource planning
Ensure compliance with all HSEQ standards and industry regulations
Support tendering activities, bid submissions, and strategic business development initiatives
Provide leadership, mentoring, and development to project and site teams
Requirements

Proven experience within the water and civil engineering sectors
Strong operational and project delivery background
Experience managing major infrastructure projects and/or framework contracts
Demonstrable ability to build and maintain client relationships
Strong commercial awareness and leadership capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Full UK driving licence
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to make a genuine impact within a successful and expanding contractor. If you have the operational expertise, commercial acumen, and drive to grow a Water business, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to apply, and a member of our team will be in contact!

Job Contact: Tory Thaine @360 Recruitment

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We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed