Operations Manager BLUO25921

Our client is the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services.  They operate across three sectors and offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and accredited services. 

They are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager within our Infrastructure Services Sector at their Doncaster site to manage the operations and performance of the region, to achieve quantifiable targets in relation to Sales and Profitability and any other objectives set by the Operations Director

General

• Setting up, planning and managing of the regional budget in conjunction with the Operations Director, in line with company targets
• Co-ordination to ensure effective deployment of staff and resources within the region and work closely with other regions to ensure the same
• Maintenance of good working relationships with existing client base
• Development of new business in conjunction with regional Business Development Managers and other Operations Managers to promote the Company’s full range of services, with particular emphasis on those within your own technical and commercial competence
• Day to day operational management of their region, to ensure office revenue and profitability targets are met
• The continuing development of operational processes, so as to enhance and improve the quality and efficiency of the services provided to clients

Human Resources

• Maintain personal, technical and professional qualifications and membership where appropriate
• The interviewing and retention of an appropriate level of staff, with requisite qualifications, in accordance with budgetary and business requirements. Making recommendations for appointments
• Management of the continuing professional development of all staff reporting to you
• The identification of internal and external needs of all staff reporting to you
• Monitoring and appraisal of the performance of all staff reporting to you
• Health & Safety, disciplinary and grievance matters in your region, in conjunction with the Operations Director

Business Development

• The active promotion of the Company’s services
• The identification of new business opportunities, services and products
• Client liaison and the general development of customer goodwill

Operational

• The development and deployment of personnel and other resources within your region, as required by day to day business needs
• Assume the timely, accurate and profitable execution of projects, including the production of reports
• Control and manage the Company’s exposure to liabilities
• Leading and participating in technical work on contracts at a level that is appropriate to yourself and the Company’s needs
• Collecting and reporting management data, periodically, as required
• Ensure staff comply with Company Rules and Procedures
• Compliance with all Health & Safety requirements to reduce risk of Incidents/Accidents
• Ensure appropriate measures are enlisted to reduce the likelihood of complaints from clients, and resolve any that do arise

Essential and desirable skills, competencies, experience

• Relevant industry knowledge
• Qualified to degree level in Geotechnical discipline
• Full and clean Driving Licence
• Membership of appropriate professional body
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS/IOSH
• Flexibility and commitment
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety
• Computer literate
• Good Communication Skills
• Commercially orientated
• People Management
• Have a `can do` attitude
• Hands on Approach
• First Aid
• Organisational skills and ability to multitask
• Good time management skills

The closing date for all applications is 9^th July 2015

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.

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