Operations Manager
Location - East London & Essex- Full-time
We're looking for an Engineering Operations Manager to lead a dynamic team of mobile multi-skilled engineers and supervisors across M&E and Fabric disciplines with the key focus of driving operational excellence.
What are the main responsibilities?
* Manage and develop a team of supervisors and engineers, driving high performance and professional standards.
* Ensure efficient scheduling of planned maintenance, statutory compliance, and reactive works to achieve 100% statutory and 95% routine PM completion.
* Take ownership of budget performance, WIP management, and capacity forecasting to ensure profitable service delivery
* Champion Safety & Quality by driving proactive QHSE management across all operations, including audits, toolbox talks, and compliance checks.
* Build strong client relationships and ensure exceptional service delivery.
* Identify opportunities for additional chargeable works and reduce reliance on subcontractors through self-delivery.
What are we looking for?
* You will be an experienced engineer with proven leadership experience in engineering, building services, or property maintenance with knowledge of how a mobile engineering team is operated. You will also have:
* Strong financial and operational management skills.
* Technical qualification (ONC or equivalent) in Building Services or Engineering, or significant service delivery experience.
* Excellent planning, organisational, and influencing skills.
* Commercially focused with a strong understanding of SLAs and KPIs.
* IT proficiency and ability to work to deadlines with accuracy.
* Health & Safety awareness and commitment to best practice.
Please Note - You will be required to hold a full UK Driving License to be successful for this role.