Projects Operations Manager (Energy & Water)

Projects Operations Manager (Energy & Water) | Derby | £60,000 - £80,000 + Benefits

W Talent are proud to be partnering with a leading engineering services provider to recruit an experienced Projects Operations Manager to support the continued growth of their Energy & Water division located in Derby.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. The business has continued to invest in its people, technology and project delivery capability, creating a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious operational leader to play a key role in its future growth. This position would suit an experienced Operations Manager, Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or Projects Manager with experience delivering Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects within the Energy, Water, Utilities, Infrastructure or Industrial Engineering sectors.

The Role - Projects Operations Manager

Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will take full operational responsibility for the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects across the Energy & Water sector. Leading a team of Contract Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and Site Teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the operational delivery of multiple engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Managing project performance, profitability and commercial delivery across your portfolio.
• Providing leadership, mentoring and support to Project Managers, Engineers and operational teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with customer expectations.
• Managing programmes, resources and budgets to achieve project milestones.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery, operational processes and business performance.
• Supporting tender reviews, commercial decisions and strategic business growth.
• Leading Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance across all operations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an Operations Manager, Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar leadership role.
• A strong engineering background within Energy, Water, Utilities, Infrastructure, M&E or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience managing multiple engineering projects and operational delivery teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with responsibility for budgets, profitability and programme delivery.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, customer relationships and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

The role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000, together with a company car, comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to join a growing engineering business delivering nationally recognised Energy & Water projects in Derby. This is a genuine leadership opportunity with excellent long-term career progression and the chance to influence the future growth of a successful engineering division.