Operations Manager

Operations Manager | Yorkshire | £60k - £80k + Package

Are you an experienced Operations Manager or senior construction professional with a background in the water sector, looking for your next opportunity?

We're recruiting for an established civil engineering contractor looking to appoint an Operations Manager to oversee the delivery of clean water and wastewater projects across Yorkshire. This is predominantly an office-based role, with regular visits to sites throughout the region.

The Role;

  • Oversee the delivery of multiple clean water and wastewater projects across Yorkshire
  • Manage and support Project Managers, Site Managers and operational teams
  • Monitor programmes, budgets, resources and overall project performance
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required standards
  • Work closely with commercial teams, clients and subcontractors
  • Identify and resolve operational challenges to keep projects on track
  • Support resource planning and the development of the delivery team

What We're Looking For;

  • Experience in an Operations Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role
  • Strong background delivering clean water, wastewater or associated infrastructure projects
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects and site teams
  • Good understanding of civil engineering and water infrastructure
  • Strong commercial awareness, leadership and communication skills
  • Comfortable working from the office and visiting sites across Yorkshire

Why Consider It?

  • Established contractor with a strong presence in the water sector
  • Varied portfolio of projects across Yorkshire
  • Senior role offering responsibility and autonomy
  • Long-term career prospects with an established business

This could suit an experienced Operations Manager or an ambitious Contracts Manager / Senior Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation and I'll happily talk you through the business, projects and package in more detail.

Benefits: 
£60k - £80k + Package
Location: 
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Type: 
Permanent
Discipline: 
Operations Manager
Job Posted: 
Mon, 09 Nov 2026
Closing Date: 
Tue, 01 Dec 2026
Reference: 
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