Director of Operations
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence? Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing organisation? Due to our business growth, we are seeking a talented and experienced Director of Operations to join our Senior Leadership team at Turnbull. As the Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading and controlling our operational services, ensuring the delivery of contractual requirements while identifying and developing new opportunities.
Location: Nailsea and Hinkley Point C (with some travel)
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 plus Car Allowance
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
My Responsibilities…
As Director of Operations, you will play a key role in spearheading operational services at Turnbull. You will have the responsibility to lead and control operational services for Turnbull, identifying and developing opportunities alongside the running of day-to-day delivery of contractual requirements. Our operational services consist of ‘operate and maintain’ which include but are not limited to operating utilities (water, waste, comms and power) along with developing tailored programmes of preventative and reactive maintenance to address evolving needs.
You will report to the Managing Director, working collaboratively with the Director of Projects and Commercial director, leading a team of Operations Managers. The main part of your job will be:
- Strategically developing and financially leading £20–£25 million per annum and its growing turnover.
- Crafting and implementing a robust strategic business plan for our operate and maintain business, aligning it with growth and profit targets.
- Cultivating partnerships and fostering strong commercial relationships, whilst effectively managing key stakeholders to enhance our brand and drive future growth.
- Overseeing all commercial activities with support from the Commercial Director, with the aim of optimising the long-term financial strategy.
- Ensure financial performance targets are met, review planning and systems, and implement value-added strategies.
- Leading and managing the operational teams to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver exceptional results.
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to increase efficiency and streamline processes across the organisation.
- Maintain compliance with environmental permits, keeping serious pollution incidents at zero within budgetary controls and set KPIs whilst fostering a safe and welcoming environment for our teams to thrive and develop.
- Acting as a trusted deputy for the Managing Director, assuming day-to-day responsibilities and making sound decisions in their absence.
What are the requirements?
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- Proven senior leadership experience in a similar operational role.
- A degree or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications.
- Extensive experience in managing and delivering multiple operational projects.
- Strong background in the utilities industry, preferably with high-profile national projects.
- Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions and manage time efficiently.
- Strong performance and motivational skills with the ability to inspire and lead teams.
- Experience in the commercial sector.
Benefits for you
We offer the following financial and non-financial benefits to support your financial, health and wellbeing:
- Car allowance
- Pension scheme offering up to 20% combined contribution
- Performance related bonus
- Private healthcare cover for you and your partner
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 over five years
- Opportunity to buy up to two weeks additional holiday
- Life assurance of up to four times your salary
- A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Turnbull Infrastructure and Utilities Ltd – What we’re all about
We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.
From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.
Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, who have won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.
The services we provide through to our clients include but are not limited too.
- Project Management
- Design and Build Services
- Consent Management and Delivery
- Contract Management
- Delivery of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services
Expertise in:
- Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems
- Sewage systems and pumping stations
- Biological waste treatment plants
- Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre)
- Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations
- Surface and ground water drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management
- Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks
- Management of environmental discharge permit and scientific services
- Earth works and ground remediation services
