Works / Operations Manager Fabrication & Engineering
East Midlands | Mechanical & Civil Engineering | Senior Leadership Role
An established and growing mechanical and civil engineering contractor based in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Works / Operations Manager to oversee operations within a busy fabrication facility.
The company specialises in the fabrication, welding and installation of complex pipework systems, structural steel and large-scale infrastructure projects across the UK including cross-country pipelines, AGIs and major civil works for national oil & gas clients.
Due to continued growth and major project wins, an opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Works / Operations Manager to lead the fabrication operations from the companys head office facility.
This is a key leadership role responsible for managing fabrication activities, supporting project delivery, and ensuring operational excellence across structural steel and pipework fabrication.
The Role
As Works / Operations Manager you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the fabrication facility, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
You will work closely with the senior leadership team and play an important role in planning, project delivery, estimating support and client relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a busy fabrication workshop covering structural steel and pipework fabrication
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.Planning, allocating and supervising fabrication teams to meet project programmesEnsuring projects meet quality, safety and customer satisfaction targetsMonitoring works to ensure compliance with client specifications and engineering standardsLiaising with internal teams, engineers, clients and subcontractorsSupporting the pre-construction and estimating phases of projectsMaintaining fabrication records, diaries and documentationImplementing and promoting Health, Safety & Environmental standardsDelivering toolbox talks in collaboration with HS&E teamsEnsuring high standards of quality control, housekeeping and workshop organisationBuilding strong relationships with clients and stakeholdersMotivating teams to deliver projects on time and to budget
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for a strong engineering leader with a background in fabrication, structural steel or pipeline projects.
Essential experience includes:
Minimum HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)At least 5 years experience within engineering or fabrication managementExperience managing structural steel and pipe fabrication operationsKnowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemsExperience working with ISO 3834 and BS EN 1090 standardsStrong leadership and workforce management skillsAbility to read and interpret piping, structural and civil engineering drawingsExperience supporting project engineering and design managementStrong organisational and time management abilitiesProven experience completing risk assessments and method statementsCommercial awareness and project delivery focus
Desirable:
Experience using Microsoft Project or project planning toolsExperience conducting site surveys and producing drawings
Personal Qualities
The successful candidate will be:
? A strong leader who can motivate and organise teams? Commercially aware and delivery focused? Detail oriented with high standards for quality and safety? A confident communicator able to work with clients and stakeholders? Hands-on and willing to get involved in workshop operations
Why Apply? xwzovoh
This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK, with the chance to take ownership of a critical operational leadership role within the business.
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