Operations Manager VN3788

Operations Manager VN3788Business Area: Eurovia UKVacancy Base: CheshnutCounty: SouthContract Type: PermanentHours: 45 Eurovia’s core expertise is transport infrastructure and urban development, producing specialist, market leading materials and construction services to the UK highways industry. Our knowledge and technical expertise has enabled investment in growth to develop innovative and sustainable construction techniques and solutions that benefit road users, airports, stadiums, playgrounds and pedestrian footways across the UK. Activities of the team/department that this role will operate in;To support the Divisional Manager in managing and overseeing all local staff and operational teams to satisfy the needs of all clients and stakeholders, both internally and externally, in line with health & safety targets and budget aspirations outlined in the Divisional Business Plans. Purpose of the role and your responsibilities;• To manage the operations in line with budget and business plans. • To manage programmes ensuring workload is effectively managed to deliver service excellence• To work safely and promote a safe environment ensuring all operations and supply chain partners work to company H,S&E policies & procedures.• To develop staff and operatives within their areas of responsibility, including planning for succession and enhancing the effectiveness of our people.• To monitor the satisfaction of clients and work through our quality management system to feed this monitoring through the business planning cycle.• To work with the Divisional Manager to develop business plan targets for the future of the division.• To actively foster a positive staff morale. Formal qualifications required;HNC in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Asphalt TechnologyNVQ Level 6Frontline Leadership Programme Skills required;Excellent cost control and value is maximised to ensure profitability Commitment to collaboration & partnering with clients & stakeholdersCommitment to delivering a high-quality service & good understanding of Quality Assurance.Awareness of all company operating safety & environmental proceduresCompetent IT skills and computer literacy using• MS Office, Outlook, Project, Excel, PowerPoint• KHEOPS accounting including Papyrus cost control• E Serve• Causeway walk/talk/build IT Tablet Solution Experience required;Minimum 10 years’ experience in management of highway construction or related activities.Previous experience in a similar role with the resurfacing Sector, and good working technical knowledge of all surfacing productsManaging multiple teams including specialist sub-contractors, and traffic management SCP. Knowledge;Good working knowledge of NEC contracts is preferred including target cost and schedule of rates (Contract administration, i.e., confirmation of verbal instructions, early warnings, compensation events, risk registers) Personal qualities;Good communication and interpersonal skillsEffective & efficient contract Programming & resource managementAccuracy/attention to detail and record management Demonstrated initiative & ability to work to deadlines Ability to work under pressureOrganisational & time management skillsPrioritisation and problem-solving skillsProfessional telephone mannerPositive can-do attitudeHands on and active support for both internal & external colleagues, i.e., to ensure Division/Group targets are met A professional approach commensurate with a senior management role in a major company and ability to deal with confidential information We are Investors in People accredited We work hard to create an environment for job satisfaction, where our workforce feel that they are instrumental in contributing to the overall success of the business and on a personal level, can access development towards their professional goals and aspirations.