We're looking for an MEP Operations Manager to join our Mechanical & Electrical business. This role will be a Regional position overseeing MEP operations in the Midlands, West Midlands and North West regions of the country.
Business Unit: Kier Mechanical & Electrical
Location: Flexible. Covering the Midlands, West Midlands and North West region
Hours: Full-time - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
As an Operations Manager, you'll play a vital role in delivering projects that make a real difference to local communities. You'll be managing operational resources, overseeing multiple projects during preconstruction and construction phases, and ensuring everything runs safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. The role will sit within our Mechanical & Electrical division who work closely with our Construction colleagues to deliver full turnkey building services across a range of sectors.
What will you be responsible for?
As an Operations Manager, you'll be working within the local business unit team, supporting them in delivering projects that positively impact communities. Your day to day will include:
* Leading safety, health, and environmental culture across all projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and Kier's standards
* Managing MEP project delivery from award through to practical completion, maintaining quality and progress throughout
* Overseeing project finances, revenue, costs, and cashflow, taking proactive action to maximise profitability
* Leading and developing your teams, providing clear accountability, support, and opportunities for growth
* Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners to ensure successful project outcomes
What are we looking for?
This role of Operations Manager is great for you if:
* You hold a degree or HND in Construction and are professionally qualified or working towards membership of a professional body
* You have your CSCS card and SMSTS certification
* You possess excellent management and communication skills with the ability to lead production teams across multiple live sites
* You have sound commercial awareness and a strong commitment to health, safety, and risk management
* You're able to manage and prioritise a demanding workload whilst maintaining high standards
* You have extensive experience in the Building Services industry.
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
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