Operations Manager

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Role Characteristics:

Hinkley Point C is the UK's first new build nuclear power station in a generation that is critical to the UK Net Zero targets.

All roles on the project require key behaviours which support the Zero Harm objective, a questioning attitude, and drive to uphold the standards of safety and quality required by this prestigious project. A committed strong work ethic is essential at all levels.

All candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and experience where possible directly related to the criteria required for the role. It is acknowledged that previous Nuclear based experience will not always be possible, as such supporting with project research and how individual skills may be transferable will be important.

There are opportunities to put together strategic people plans within the nuclear sector, work on wider company people projects, deliver an excellent first-class service to employees and ensure the administration and processes that engulf working life are implemented effectively and fairly. The Common Building Services (CBS) Scope is the Small Power & Lighting installation for all buildings on HPC to facilitate the permanent works to be installed by others.

Once the CBS is installed, Maintenance and Repair regimes will be developed, implemented and managed. Elements of Mechanical Installation may be required as per the Clients instructions, along with other Scope as per the site's development and needs.

Accountabilities:

As a CBS Operations Manager, you will support the Construction Director, taking accountabilities for all aspects of the Project delivery function. Ensure company policies and processes are followed and that all operations function within Dalkia new Build Nuclear business principles and values.

• The CBS Operations Manager will be part of the CBS Senior Delivery Team (SDT), consisting of the Construction Manager (CM), a Senior Project Manager (SPM), Technical Commissioning & Maintenance Manager (TCMM), and an Operations Manager (OM).
• The OM will report to the Dalkia Nuclear Construction Director.
• The Operations Manager Role will require that 25% of their time is on site and 75% in the Office and at Meetings.
• The OM is an experienced role with the overall responsibility of ensuring the CBS Scope is Installed and Constructed as per the Clients and Dalkia's business requirements.
• Working with the Dalkia CBS SPM, CM and TCMM, the OM will manage the effective Site Delivery of the CBS Scope, ensuring working to Health and Safety Standards and Procedures, Quality Arrangements, and Schedule & Cost.

Key Deliverables:

General Management:

• Ensure seamless integration between client & stakeholders on site wide interface & strategies
• Mitigate delivery issues by adopting a pro-active approach to risk management, with the ability to articulate detailed topics by using written reports and presentations
• Provide technical guidance to design and site teams; resolve complex technical challenges during construction.

Standards:

• Monitor and manage that project operations are undertaken in compliance with all relevant standards and legislation through appropriate formal procedures.
• Audit design output, coordination, and technical submissions, ensuring compliance with strategy, approach alignment and standards
• Identify opportunities for design optimisation, efficiency, and sustainable delivery methods whilst still ensuring Dalkia are compliant with the necessary standards and specifications.
• Manage technical reviews, energisation strategies, and documentation to guarantee system compliance, integrity and performance.

Operational Procedures:

• Prepare and agree with the Procurement lead major material and master material procurement schedules. Identify and check that proposed procurement dates come in line with the appropriate programme dates to ensure that materials and equipment are available on site at the prescribed time.
• Monitor project deliverables and direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery in line with our works programme.
• Represent the business at meetings with customers, consultants, sub-contractors and other relevant organisations
• Provide detailed work in progress reports for discussion and monitoring by Construction Director. Identify target shortfalls and discuss and carry out appropriate action to resolve any future risks or current issues.
• Ensure the works are Inspected and monitored to the required quality of the installed works in conjunction with the Nuclear…