Operations Manager
hace 17 días
Bacton
Operations Manager – Gas Transmission & Asset Integrity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a leading infrastructure delivery business supporting the maintenance, upgrade, and long-term resilience of one of the UK’s most strategically important gas transmission assets. The Operations Manager will lead the delivery of a complex portfolio of asset integrity, corrosion prevention, cathodic protection, pipeline infrastructure, and critical asset refurbishment projects within a live gas terminal environment. Working within a highly regulated Upper-Tier COMAH setting, the Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with stringent operational, environmental, and commercial requirements, whilst supporting a long-term investment programme focused on maintaining the reliability and resilience of the UK's gas transmission network throughout the RIIO-T3 period. Key Responsibilities • Lead the successful delivery of multiple live and planned asset integrity and gas transmission projects across the terminal and associated infrastructure., • Manage long-term programmes of work focused on pipeline resilience, corrosion prevention, asset health, and critical infrastructure upgrades., • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, operational stakeholders, regulators, and supply chain partners., • Lead pre-contract, progress, and operational review meetings., • Oversee tendering, planning, mobilisation, and delivery of new workstreams., • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, commissioning, quality, and operational functions., • Ensure safe delivery of works within a live high-pressure gas environment, maintaining strict compliance with permit systems and operational controls., • Drive performance against programme, budget, quality, and contractual KPIs., • Manage commercial performance, forecasting, resource planning, and supply chain engagement., • Promote a strong SHEQ culture, ensuring compliance with COMAH regulations and industry standards., • Lead audits, inspections, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience delivering multiple contracts within the Gas Transmission, Energy Infrastructure, or High-Pressure Pipeline sectors., • Strong understanding of asset integrity, corrosion management, cathodic protection programmes, and pipeline infrastructure works., • Experience working within live operational environments, including COMAH-regulated facilities or other major hazard industries., • Demonstrable leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams., • Strong knowledge of SHEQ management systems, regulatory compliance, and operational assurance processes., • Experience managing programme delivery, subcontractors, and supply chain partners., • Commercial awareness with the ability to manage cost, programme, risk, and performance outcomes., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Experience delivering works for National Gas or comparable transmission network operators is advantageous. Qualifications • Industry-related Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, Utilities, or Infrastructure Management., • Professional membership such as MCIOB, MICE, IEng, CEng, or equivalent desirable., • Valid CSCS Card., • SMSTS., • UK Driving Licence. What's on Offer Opportunity to lead delivery on one of the UK's most significant gas transmission and asset integrity programmes. Long-term involvement in a multi-year infrastructure investment programme. Leadership role within a growing and forward-thinking infrastructure business. Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and benefits package. Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development