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Operations Manager – Civil EngineeringHunter Savage • Newry, Northern Ireland, UK
Operations Manager – Civil Engineering

Operations Manager – Civil Engineering

Hunter Savage • Newry, Northern Ireland, UK
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Operations Manager Civil Engineering

Newry Co. Down

Hunter Savage a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across the Built Environment are hiring for our client for an experienced Operations Manager in Civil Engineering to join a leading groundworks contractor based in Co. Down.

This Operations Manager role offers genuine senior-level influence supporting the Managing Director in driving operational performance across complex infrastructure projects throughout the UK Ireland and mainland Europe. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager Project Manager or Contracts Manager who wants greater responsibility strategic input and long-term career growth.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

  1. Senior leadership opportunity with real influence on business performance
  2. Major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across multiple regions
  3. Negotiable salary package including car allowance private medical cover and 30 days leave

The Role

As Operations Manager you will:

  • Take responsibility for operational delivery across live projects
  • Lead and develop Project Managers Site Managers Engineers and site teams
  • Ensure projects are properly planned from pre-start through to completion
  • Oversee programme certainty sequencing logistics and resource planning
  • Identify operational risks early and implement practical solutions
  • Drive high standards across safety quality productivity and site presentation
  • Work closely with Commercial and Finance teams to ensure aligned project delivery
  • Act as a senior escalation point for operational challenges
  • Build strong relationships with clients subcontractors and principal contractors
  • Recruit mentor and develop future leaders within the business

The Person

  • Senior operational or project leadership experience within civil engineering or groundworks
  • Strong knowledge of construction sequencing logistics and programme control
  • Experience managing multiple projects across different locations
  • Structured confident leadership style with strong communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive solutions-focused approach
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent HSEQ awareness

The Reward

  • Negotiable salary
  • Car allowance
  • Subsidised private medical cover
  • Contributory pension
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Opportunity to shape operational strategy within a growing contractor

Next Steps

For further information and to apply for this Operations Manager Civil Engineering job please contact Adam Adair. Visit the Hunter Savage website for a full list of Built Environment opportunities.

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