Description Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world Wood is currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to support client’s operations & maintenance team on a permanent staff basis. Hybrid working with expectation of working 3 days from our Aberdeen office. The Role You will be providing operational management; accountable for the growth, development and delivery performance in assigned area, supporting the development of the strategy and delivering the local business plan. Accountable for HSSEA, technical and financial performance, assuming budgetary and P&L responsibility, achieving monthly and annual targets, demonstrating clear safety and ethical leadership and embedding company values. Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies. Directs and leads operational delivery and support team(s) to deliver services to customers, ensuring Wood is working to the highest possible standards of integrity, safety, quality and operational excellence. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood is currently growing their project and modification portfolio of key EPCC opportunities spanning 3-5 years longevity. This will include projects in full lifecycles ranging from early Study / FEED into detail design which will cover sectors within the O&G, renewable energy, pharmaceutical and chemicals. Now is the time to join our dynamic and diverse team on a journey to a new way of working with new technologies helping with an added with fantastic career development opportunities across our business both UK based and globally. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant – Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development ; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Responsibilities Operational Delivery P & L responsibility with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection Ownership of HSSEA matters across assigned area: ensure HSSEA values are delivered and adhered to at all times, proactively leading and demonstrating safety behavioural values. Lead and focus the team to attain all HSE plans, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring legislative compliance. Provides tactical direction to operational delivery team(s) in order to meet business plan goal Ensures robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place Carries out significant operational administrative functions, staffing activities and managing day-to-day employee relations and operational Issues With direction and within set parameters, establishes annual business goals and strategies and prepares business plan for assigned location Serves as consultant or project manager as appropriate Ensures financial, safety, and quality controls and compliance to company policies Maintain operational integrity and excellence, ensuring robust governance, subcontractor management, and performance reporting. Work with leadership and peers to improve delivery performance and maximise delivery opportunities throughout wider business where required. Establish and implement policies, and ensure appropriate governance mechanisms for continuous monitoring of their proper implementation Ensure our people and the worksites at which they operate are safe and well managed. Support resolution of any legal claims in collaboration with legal and other relevant functions Pursue and develop opportunities for innovation, such as digitalisation and technology use, work share and high value engineering centres, to bring value to Wood and customer Participate in technical audits and peer reviews as required Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected: Degree qualification in Engineering, Scientific Discipline, or related technical field OR degree qualified in a commercial/business discipline with significant experience in a technical organisation Track record of successful operational delivery within relevant industry sector Broad understanding of the industry and networking capability Experience of customer facing communication Strong relevant technical expertise or commercial/business leadership of a technical organisation Understanding of management systems Knowledge of current QHSE and other legislation as applicable in the industry Team building skills – motivating people, proactively enabling cross functional best practice Ability to lead change programmes