Operations Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a leading infrastructure delivery business operating across the UK utility sector. This role will oversee the successful management and delivery of a portfolio of projects at a Gas Terminal. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

This is a senior leadership position requiring extensive experience within Gas Transmission projects and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a highly regulated operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful management and delivery of live and mobilising contracts across the Bacton site.
• Develop and manage strategic programmes of work to ensure contractual and operational objectives are achieved.
• Attend and lead pre-contract and contract meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee tender submissions for new works, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with client expectations.
• Coordinate design, quality management, resource planning, defects management, and out-of-hours operations.
• Drive high-performing project delivery teams to achieve operational KPIs and client targets.
• Ensure contractual obligations and commercial responsibilities are effectively managed.
• Act as a visible leader for SHEQ, promoting exemplary standards in health, safety, environmental and quality management.
• Conduct audits, ensure compliance with company procedures, and promote continuous improvement across all operations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal departments.
• Lead people management responsibilities including performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, and team development

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced operational leader with a strong background in gas transmission infrastructure and complex project delivery environments.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing multiple contracts within the Gas Transmission sector.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable knowledge of SHEQ standards, compliance, and quality management systems.
• Experience in programme management, resource allocation, and supply chain coordination.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage cost, programme, and performance outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Industry-related degree or equivalent qualification.
• Professional membership such as MCIOB, MICE, or equivalent desirable.
• Valid CSCS card.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on critical UK infrastructure projects.
• Long-term programme involvement throughout RIIO T3.
• Leadership role within a growing and forward-thinking infrastructure business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.