Operations Manager

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers., Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrow's challenges. Join our UKCS - Balfour Beatty Living Places team as a Operations Manager and you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of. What you'll be doing Operations

• Overall accountability for operational safety and performance
• Line manager responsibility for operations supervisors
• Leadership role over all operatives and supervisors
• Uncompromising approach to Zero Harm strategy within the contract
• Ensure workforce is effectively resourced
• Ensure workforce are trained and competent
• Drive efficiency and right first time operational delivery through effective
works programming
• Provide visible Operational leadership both on site and within the depot
• Proactively manage and support Operational Supervisors
• Proactive short interval control of operational programme
• Support the Supervisors in delivering effective briefings and stand down
sessions
• Ensure that contract/project outcomes are in line with the required
safety, quality and financial targets


• Experienced in the management of Operational teams
• Solution orientated individual, with ability to analyse risks and benefits of
options to resolve identified issues.
• Proven experience of proactive management in a fast-paced operational
environment
• Proven experience of working to tight deadlines with an ability to prioritise
and multi-task, Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion, Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…