Special Projects Operations Manager
Location: UK (Cambridge / Remote)
Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent
Role Overview
As the Operations Manager, you will be the engine room of project delivery, renowned for your ability to promote quality, observe health & safety policy, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Your role focuses on supervising the Special Projects team, working closely with senior leadership, maintaining cost management of allocated projects, and ensuring complete documentation compliance following company protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support a team of Project Managers and Engineers
- Facilitate full cost management of allocated projects
- Ensure compliance with company and H&S requirements
- Attend site progress, handover meetings and produce weekly project reports
- Submit project variations and interim applications for payment
- Maintain project files in line with quality management procedures
- Prepare monthly revenue forecast and cost-to-complete reports
- Manage import and export of project‑specific goods
- Oversee labour forecasting and manage project resources
- Evaluate, review, and report the performance of subcontractors
- Ensure completion and proper storage of O&O manuals and related documentation
Ideal Candidate
- Passion for customer satisfaction
- Strong problem‑solving capability
- High levels of energy, drive, and self‑motivation
- Highly developed listening and questioning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of financial principles
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong leadership qualities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Project
- Experience delivering projects in critical data‑centre environments
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunity to work across key vertical markets
- Experience delivering major EU projects
- Leadership and management responsibilities
- Collaborative environment with highly technical colleagues
- Opportunity to travel across the UK and Europe
