Senior Operations Director
North West UK
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.
Description
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure (Nuclear) are strengthening its presence in the UK as a result of a growing pipeline of projects and clients.
The Senior Operations Director will be responsible for the overall management of a major infrastructure project in a regulated environment. The role includes attending relevant business unit meetings and input into pre construction activities and reviewing of tender proposals and selection of staff, recruitment and performance management of operational staff.
Prior knowledge of the MOD and/or Nuclear industry are desirable but are not a primary driver.
We are recruiting for x2 positions. One based in the North West of England and the Other in the South West.
For full details on the role and the skills and experience required to apply for this role, please review the role definition below:
Role & responsibilities
- Overseeing the overall management and performance of major projects including planning, design, construction, programme controls and monitoring, ensuring the project is delivered to time, budget and specification.
- Building and sustaining an integrated, multi-cultural, collaborative and high-performance team that anticipates and responds to the needs of the organisation and key stakeholders
- Providing the leadership and strategic direction to the project in line with an innovative ethos, methods of working and best practice.
- Supporting and promoting a collaborative approach to teamwork within a large, multi-disciplinary, multi stakeholder, culturally diverse project team
- Implementing strategies for service delivery, capturing learning to promote a culture of continuous improvement and better practice
- Contributing with fresh ideas on strategy, business planning, and service delivery that will challenge normal practice.
- Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities
- Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times
- Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners and authorities
- Oversee the company’s financial performance
- Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
- Maintain and develop organisational culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all staff, customers and suppliers
Who we are looking for
- Proven experience as Operations Director, Director or Associate Director in a Property and Construction Consultancy
- Project Management or Quantity Surveying specialist (Ideally RICS)
- Demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans
- Thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
- Familiarity with corporate law and management best practices
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Control of all aspects of the business and for the balance sheet including forecasting and budgeting.
- Delivery of sales growth across through a broad customer base with experience of creating and delivering on a robust sales strategy.
- Lead the senior leadership team across finance, sales, health and safety and human resources.
- Develop and maintain excellent health and safety standards throughout the business, consistent product quality, manufacturing efficiency and best practice.
What's in it for you?
- Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance
We offer a share-save scheme, discounts like cycle-to-work and gym memberships, plus support services for colleagues and their families.
An explanation of the application process
Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role-specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in-person or virtual interview via Teams.
Closing statement
At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.