Operations Director – Water Mains Replacement
Salary — £100,000 – £120,000 + pkg
Location : Hemel Hempstead
Regions : Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, London, Surrey
Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for an Operations Director to work for a leading UK contractor working in the water and civil engineering sectors.
This role will be focusing on delivering one of the most ambitious water network upgrades the UK has seen in over a century. This would be working on a programme to replace 150km of water mains across London and the Thames Valley.
As Operations Director, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of this flagship programme, guiding a multidisciplinary team of around 150 people and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will oversee full operational and commercial performance, managing an annual delivery of over £35m and playing a pivotal role in supporting our clients £1bn secured order book in the current investment period.
This role will also require regular travel to sites across Aylesbury and London.
Requirements
* Background leading large‑scale, planned works programmes, ideally within highways, utilities, or major infrastructure.
* Strong operational expertise, particularly around installation and commissioning of water mains or similar linear assets.
* Deep understanding of highway regulations, permitting, and site compliance requirements.
* Proven ability to deliver high productivity and consistent outputs in fast‑paced, repetitive delivery environments.
Skills & Attributes
* Strategic leader with the ability to influence, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, able to build trusted relationships with clients and partners.
* Excellent problem‑solving capability with a proactive approach to mitigating risks and removing delivery barriers.
* Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, performance targets, and programme outcomes.
Qualifications
* Engineering degree or equivalent (desirable).
* NEBOSH General/Construction qualification (desirable).
* Understanding of Lean, Agile, or continuous improvement methods (desirable).
* Temporary Works knowledge or certification (desirable).
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