Your new companyI am partnered exclusively with a high-profile main contractor, operating in the water industry, who are looking to appoint an Operations Director to their business. My client has a strong pipeline of work in the water industry and, in this role, you will hold overall responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of all programmes of work. This is a permanent position based in the Midlands region (with the option for hybrid working).

Your new roleAs Operations Director you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Liaising with project management to ensure work is safely delivered to expected requirements
• Holding accountability for the successful delivery of work within budgets
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, subcontractors and other key project stakeholders
• Ensuring programmes of work are defined, and risk management plans are in place
• Monitoring financial performance and delivery against programmes of work
• Ensuring activities meet programme outputs and are completed to expected standards.

What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful, you will have:

• Proven successful experience of managing projects (Civil & MEICA) throughout the project lifecycle within the water industry
• Working knowledge of NEC form of contract
• Experience in budget as well as profit and loss
• A strong understanding of programme delivery processes
• Financial awareness and be able to work to budgets.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:

• A lucrative starting salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave (option to buy/sell more) plus bank holidays
• 10% company bonus paid annually
• Matched company pension scheme
• Life assurance and private medical insurance
• Hybrid working and more.

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