Senior Operations Manager

Overview

As Ship Manager at our Rosyth site, you lead critical outfit installation delivery on the Type 31 programme, enabling Royal Navy capability. You guide cross‑functional teams to deliver safe, on‑time vessel acceptance while shaping naval engineering practices. You will influence strategic delivery decisions and drive continuous improvement in a high‑profile defence programme. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact national security through hands‑on leadership and complex project delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• generous holiday allowance
• matched contribution pension scheme
• digital GP and Aviva DigiCare+ health services
• employee shopping savings portal
• payment of professional fees
• 10 days special paid leave for reservists

Responsibilities

• Lead safe delivery of outfit installation through to vessel acceptance
• Develop and execute delivery strategies aligned with programme objectives
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to hit performance, quality and schedule targets
• Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement and safety culture
• Forecast and manage resources, budgets and project priorities with stakeholders

Key requirements

• Significant leadership experience in shipbuilding, defence, marine, engineering or construction environments
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors within complex delivery programmes
• Strong background in project delivery, planning, resource management and operational performance
• Experience managing budgets, controls and commercial considerations
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation, risk assessment, operational planning and full construction lifecycle delivery through to commissioning

• leadership
• stakeholder engagement
• problem solving
• shipbuilding/defence project delivery
• planning and resource management
• budgeting and commercial considerations

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