Operational General Manager: Civils: Lowestoft

Job Description

Our client is a leading civil and electrical engineering construction company that operates throughout the UK on major road, rail, and airport infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients.As the Operational General Manager, you will oversee the comprehensive management of a critical maintenance contract for a key client. Your primary focus will be on ensuring outstanding performance, compliance with safety and well-being standards, clientand customer satisfaction, and financial success aligned with company expectations.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Resource Management: * Ensure contracts are adequately resourced.Operational Leadership:* Lead day-to-day operations, overseeing all project aspects, including safe delivery, operational excellence, P&L, and accounts.* Manage a small office team supporting framework performance, including commercial, area managers, supervisors, and a highly skilled delivery workforce.* Provide supportive leadership fostering a conducive environment for high-performing teams.* Understand and manage social value, equality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as environmental aspects.Team Management and Development:* Manage and develop teams through inclusive training initiatives within the projects.* Implement performance management strategies aligned with business plan.Client and Stakeholder Engagement:* Adopt a client-centric approach, building positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and leadership teams.* Contribute to work-winning efforts through bid writing and proactive engagement with potential clients to support street lighting growth plans.Training and Sector Business Plan:* Assist with training initiatives and specialised sector engagement.* Ensure the delivery of minimum standards and implement right-first-time quality systems.* Produce internal monthly reports and external monthly reports for the client.Continuous Improvement:* Seek and implement best practices, identify improvement opportunities, and promote innovations across the sector.Knowledge Sharing:* Share knowledge and best practices across the organisation.* Contribute to reviews, lessons learned meetings, and share debrief information.SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:Educational Background:* Possess a degree-level education or equivalent experience within the industry.Management Skills:* Demonstrate a proven track record of managing multitask functions.* Exhibit understanding and experience within the industry with a focus on commercial conditions.Communication and Leadership:* Exhibit excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.* Possess strong project management and team-leading skills.Street Lighting Expertise:* Must have a background in street lighting and a deep understanding of the field.Materials Management:* Ensure proper levels of materials are maintained and ordered correctly for new tasks.By fulfilling these responsibilities and possessing the specified skills and knowledge, you will play a crucial role in the successful management and growth of the project and sector.WHAT WE OFFERIn return we offer an opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects, in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges as well as a competitive salary and benefits package. We will always consider flexible workinghours and arrangements.* 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays* Competitive salary* Private Health Insurance (Family Cover)

Keyskills :
Bid Writing Electrical Engineering Street Lighting Operational Excellence