Escape Recruitment Services
Deputy Manager Operations
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Deputy Operations Manager – Engineering Projects
Nottingham
Are you an experienced engineer or project manager looking to take the next step into operational leadership?
I'm recruiting for a Deputy Operations Manager to support the Area Manager across engineering operations, project delivery, customer relationships, and team leadership. This isn't a purely office-based management position. You'll be involved in projects, people, customers, planning, engineering solutions, and commercial delivery.
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You'll be responsible for:
- Leading engineering/project teams
- Planning and delivering engineering projects
- Managing performance and development
- Customer liaison and technical advice
- Project scheduling and Gantt charts
- Costing, quotations, and project P&L
- Site inspections and project delivery
- Risk assessments and H&S
- Supporting contractual requirements including NEC3
- Reactive and scheduled engineering work
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We're looking for:
- Engineering Degree/HND or equivalent experience
- Strong industrial engineering background
- Project management experience
- Previous team leadership
- Strong commercial and customer-facing skills
- Knowledge of NEC3
- Full UK driving licence
If you're currently a Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Project Manager and looking for a broader leadership opportunity, I'd be keen to speak with you.
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