Operations Manager

Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance and Company Benefits

Contract: Permanent

What we are looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our Thames Valley team. This hybrid role offers a mix of office-based and on-site project management responsibilities, ensuring the successful delivery of multiple projects.

Your leadership should ensure the fulfilment of both operational and financial objectives, whilst leading a collaborative approach throughout multiple project's lifecycle in delivering to the clients high expectations.

Day to day

Our project team consists of highly motivated and multi-disciplined Project Managers, multiple sub-supports teams including Design, procurement and commercial, as well as Project Engineers who have a wealth of experience within the building services industry.

As an Operations Manager you will take point on supporting the regional project teams through routine management frameworks, adhoc additional support when required and offering long-term development and mentoring support to project managers across the region.

This is an exciting and challenging role, and the right candidate will be able to drive business performance whilst also implementing measures that improve our standards and the standards of the regional team. Using your experience, both from a Technical side (from either a Mechanical or Electrical background), as well your business acumen will be a must for the right person to be successful in this role

About you

We are looking for a diverse range of applicants who have a real passion for the M&E industry. The right candidate will be able to confidently demonstrate the following attributes 

• The capability to influence multi-level project stake holders in order to ensure project objectives are achieved
• The ability to develop those around you to ensure optimal performance on current and future projects
• Having the ability to analyse and report financial information to multiple project stakeholders
• Management and Leadership skills - take ownership of driving multiple project teams
• The ability to demonstrate a high level of competency in identifying and mitigating the risks on opportunities on a project.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong strategic planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Extensive industry knowledge with commercial awareness.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

In a nutshell

At Hopkins, our purpose is to always deliver high levels of customer service and industry knowledge. Our vision is to self-deliver our sustainable projects from design through the installation period and then to maintain the buildings, ensuring they operate to the original design principles. To achieve both, we have built a team of dedicated, innovative and creative people. 

As we continue to grow our network and expand our team across the south of the UK, with hubs already in Hampshire, East Sussex and Thames Valley, we are looking to further our reach and continue to deliver great service and innovative projects to our growing client base.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business who invest in people.

Our commitment to you

As a key member of our team you will be encouraged to develop yourself further using all the tools made available to you by the business. As our inhouse HR team will work alongside you and your line manager to develop a bespoke develop plan that is tailored to your needs.

We also offer a host of benefits across our business, including

• Flexible Holiday Scheme
• Onsite Gym
• Flexible Working
• Staff Social Events
• Time off to commit to charity work and good causes
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company Contribution towards Eye Welfare
• Employer Assistance Programme that goes above and beyond

Be yourself

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Hopkins, we believe everyone is capable of achieving great things - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team.