Operations Manager – Gas Mains Replacement
Location: Colchester, Harlow, Enfield and surrounding areas
Position: Full-time
Reporting to: Operations Director
About the Role
Prestige Pipelaying JV Ltd is looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for the operational delivery and performance of our Cadent East of England gas mains replacement contract.
This is a senior leadership position, reporting directly to the Operations Director, with responsibility for approximately 10 mains replacement teams operating across Colchester, Harlow, Enfield and the surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will lead a management and support structure including Project Managers, Site Managers, Contract Support staff and mains replacement delivery teams.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in gas mains replacement who understands the demands of delivering multiple schemes simultaneously, can lead teams effectively and takes ownership of programme delivery, operational performance, safety, customer service and commercial results.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full operational responsibility for the PPL South – Cadent East of England mains replacement contract.
- Lead and manage approximately 10 mains replacement teams, ensuring delivery against agreed programmes and weekly targets.
- Manage and develop Project Managers, Site Managers, Contract Support staff and delivery resources.
- Oversee planning, programming, resource allocation and operational readiness across all schemes.
- Drive productivity, monitor daily and weekly delivery performance and resolve operational issues.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, street works compliance and customer service.
- Manage relationships with Cadent representatives and attend operational and contract performance reviews.
- Maintain oversight of labour, plant, traffic management, reinstatement and associated delivery costs.
- Work closely with commercial and support teams to protect contract profitability and ensure accurate reporting.
- Establish clear accountability throughout the operational team and develop a consistent, high-performing delivery operation.
Experience and Skills Required
- Proven operational management experience within gas mains replacement or gas distribution infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of mains replacement delivery, planning, productivity and site operations.
- Experience managing multiple operational teams and supervisory staff across a geographical area.
- Good working knowledge of street works requirements, operational safety and quality standards.
- Strong leadership, communication and client relationship management skills.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of operational costs, productivity and contract performance.
- Full UK driving licence.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established regional gas mains replacement operation, with direct access to the Operations Director and the authority to lead, improve and develop the contract delivery team.
We are looking for a hands-on operational leader who can set clear expectations, support their people, make decisions and consistently deliver results.
Competitive Salary / Package and company Benefits
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