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Operations Manager

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 90,000 - 95,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bacton, Norfolk

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

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

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