Operations Manager - Fire Stopping Oxfordshire, England DEVELOPMENT​/CONSTRUCTION

Operations Manager – Fire Stopping

Purpose of the job

As member of the Industrial Services (IS) management team, leads and manages IS delivery and work winning for a nominated location/site or framework. Responsible for execution of the IS delivery strategy for the nominated location/site or framework, including work winning and safe, secure, timely, cost‑effective and best‑quality project delivery, meeting both the client’s and Nuvia’s business objectives.

NUVIA – a subsidiary of VINCI construction – is an international company operating across highly regulated sectors including Civil & Defence Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally. NUVIA is a performance‑driven company committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation and excellence.

Industrial Services Director

• Report monthly on location/site or framework performance including safety, budget and time.
• Review and approve tendering proposals or contract changes aligned to delegated authority as per appointment letter.
• Coordinate tendering proposals or contract changes for the location/site or framework and include appropriate governance as per NUVIA procedures CP0402, CP0401A and CP0905.
• Responsible for work winning on the location/site or framework and following contract award ensuring safe, effective and profitable delivery.
• Ensure projects are completed in compliance with the NUVIA Project Management Orchestra (PMO) and Quality Management System (QMS).
• Coordinate resources at the nominated location/site or framework including subcontractors to ensure NUVIA commitments are met to client satisfaction and in line with the IS delivery strategy.
• Develop and coach all team members under control.
• Identify and manage all areas of change associated with any IS project.
• Govern delivery of all IS projects at nominated location/site or framework.
• Ensure compliance with Nuvia standards and procedures for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ) and Construction.
• Capture SHEQ incidents and good practice via the NUVIA UNOR systems and associated client system.
• Ensure works being undertaken are carried out safely, complying with all appropriate legislation and company procedures.
• Ensure works comply with required standards of quality and design intent.
• Frequently engage with the Director – Industrial Services and finance representative to ensure accurate financial forecasts for overall IS strategy and performance.
• Lead representative for the IS location/site or framework at the monthly management meeting, presenting an update on operations and prospects.
• Manage all personnel involved in IS delivery:
  Project Managers, Construction Managers, Site Managers, Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyors, Planners, Supervisors, Engineers, Operatives and subcontractors.
• Communicate effectively with all parties involved in IS scope delivery.
• Direct the IS team in implementation of works.
• Produce monthly reports covering progress against budgets, safety, health & environment, expenditure, risks, mitigations, and opportunities.
• Ensure personnel deployed on IS projects follow company QMS standards and procedures.
• Ensure good communication and coordination with all NUVIA disciplines and Business Lines such as HP&S and Engineering.
• Communicate professionally, effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing internally within Nuvia and with key stakeholders such as clients, subcontractors and regulators.
• Manage Nuvia’s relationship with client on the location/site or framework.
• Undertake Personal Development Reviews (PDR) with direct reports and review development plans throughout the year.
• Set objectives aligned with the IS strategy.
• Ensure all personnel working at the location/site or framework are Suitable Qualified or Experienced (SQEP).
• Engage with relevant unions at locations/sites.
• Industrial relations engagement with personnel.
• Work with commercial and finance team members to ensure timely invoicing and payments.

• A qualification within either an engineering or related field.
• A Project Management related qualification.