Operations Manager - Water
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HX |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4707796_1752591899 |
Summary
Your new company
Our client, an established contractor operating in the water industry, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team. This multi-accredited contractor has a strong pipeline of work, delivering contracts valued at up to £3m for high-profile water providers, 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 with the option for hybrid working.
Your new role
As Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and optimising all operational aspects of projects including resource allocation, scheduling, budgeting and quality control
- Coordinating with project managers, engineers, contractors and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution
- Developing and implementing operational policies, procedures and best practices to enhance productivity and safety
- Monitoring project progress, identifying bottlenecks and providing solutions to mitigate risks
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, environmental policies and health and safety standards
- Collaborating with senior management on strategic planning, financial forecasting and performance reporting
- Overseeing procurement activities and managing vendor relationships to ensure cost-effectiveness
- Managing budgets, tracking expenses and reporting on operational performance metrics.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:
- Proven successful experience in operational management within the heavy civils industry, ideally within the water sector
- Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, project management methodologies and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
- Company car or car allowance
- 34 days' annual leave
- Hybrid working
- Bonus
- Company pension scheme
- Fuel card
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Full autonomy within the role
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to shape the business and become a key stakeholder in the direction of the company.
What you need to do now
If 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.
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