Operations Manager Civils

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to be responsible for leading growth in highways and civils projects within the business and become an instrumental part of our growing Civil Engineering Business. The key parts ofthis role are to build new, long-term relationships with senior client contacts beyond the existing portfolio and to move into the Operations Director role within a year or two. This appointment will also be made in consideration of future succession to theMD role within 5 or 6 years.Why join usSir Robert McAlpine is a well-known and highly respected brand recognised as a leader in its markets. It has an enviable reputation for delivering outstanding, iconic projects for both clients in the public and commercial sectors. Currently directly employingover 1,850 people plus another 6500 through our supply chain across the UK, the business has been built on strong values and has challenged many traditional approaches to project delivery. Its ethical stance to how business is run extends right through theirsupply chain. Turnover is currently in excess of £1 billion per annum.For the first 100 years or so of our 152 years in business, Sir Robert McAlpine was dominated by huge Civil Engineering works including Bridges, Highways, Rail, Nuclear, Power Stations, Dams and Steel works. Over the last 50 years the balance has tippedtowards Building. For diversity and resilience, the shareholders now wish to re-address that balance and are investing heavily in Civils growth. They want it to become at least 30% of the business by profit and are investing in new experienced people to fuelthat growth.The Operations Manager (Civils) roleYou will have fullresponsibility and accountability for a group of civilsincluding highwaysprojects reporting to the Operations Director - Highways. You will champion the Build Sure philosophy by behaving in line with our values, collaborating withall internal departments to ensure alignment to the Civils growth strategy, business plan, budget and objectives. Our growth strategy for Civils includes making Highways the largest sector in our Civils portfolio.You will highlight and manage project risks, identify potential opportunities and mentor the continuous improvement initiatives in order to improve efficiencies. Managing risk and opportunity is seen a key element of our project and commercial performance.We will work with you on a tailored and personal executive development plan with training and development aimed not only at improving your performance but in making you ready for the next step to Operations Director, a direct report to the Managing Directorand key part of the Civils Senior Leadership Team.Your Profile

• You will already be known as a highly collaborative leader, who builds positive and long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders
• You will have a significant CV of experience of working in civil engineering and highways
• Degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field
• Experience of delivering projects with National Highways and other Joint Ventures
• Membership of construction industry related Professional Body (e.g. ICE, CIHT)
• You will be someone that is ready for the challenge and satisfaction of growing a business

Join us if youre truly excited by change and growth and want to work somewhere that feels great, with very clear plans for the future.RewardsThis is a progressive role, with a clear path to further advancement. We want to appoint someone who will succeed the current Operations Director and ultimately the Managing Director, so were ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging,performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.Wed love you to join us in proudly building Britains future heritage. Apply online now.Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you dont meet every single requirement, wed still love to hear from you. Especially if youre part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir RobertMcAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every memberof our team.