Operations Manager - Civils

Your new companyOur client, an established civil engineering contractor based in Gloucester, is seeking an Operations Manager to join their business. This multi-accredited organisation has a strong pipeline of work across the water and environmental sectors, delivering contracts up to £3m for high-profile water providers and environmental public bodies, and their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader within the civil engineering industry. Due to continued success, they are looking to expand their senior leadership team.This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Gloucester office, overseeing the successful delivery of their environmental projects, with occasional site visits across the Midlands and South East regions.Your new roleAs Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:Managing and optimising all operational aspects of projects including resource allocation, scheduling, budgeting and quality controlCoordinating with project managers, engineers, contractors and suppliers to ensure seamless project executionDeveloping and implementing operational policies, procedures and best practices to enhance productivity and safetyMonitoring project progress, identifying bottlenecks and providing solutions to mitigate risksEnsuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, environmental policies and health and safety standardsCollaborating with senior management on strategic planning, financial forecasting and performance reportingOverseeing procurement activities and managing vendor relationships to ensure cost-effectivenessManaging budgets, tracking expenses and reporting on operational performance metrics.What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful, you must have:Proven successful experience in operational management within the civil engineering industry, ideally within the environmental sectorStrong knowledge of civil engineering principles, project management methodologies and regulatory frameworksExcellent leadership and time management skillsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressureFull UK driving licence.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)Company car or car allowance34 days' annual leaveFuel cardBonusCompany pension schemeExposure to high-profile and rewarding projectsFull autonomy within the roleSupportive and collaborative work environmentOpportunity to shape the business and become a key stakeholder in the direction of the company and more.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Created: 2025-07-23