The Opportunity

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

We are looking for an Operational Delivery Lead to join our team at HPC on a permanent basis to lead the Project teams in line with the expectations set out below and the KAEFER mission to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

How You Will Make An Impact

Key Accountabilities

• Manage activities within the Project to ensure operational delivery, SHEQ compliance, and change management
• Identify risks associated with the project and contracts, and put measures or sets of measures in place to reduce or eliminate the risk
• Ensure all operational activities are delivered safely in accordance with agreed plan and that performance deviation is recorded and corrected.
• Effectively maintain internal and external client relationships to ensure successful delivery of the project and contracts within.

SHEQ Performance

• Lead strict, safety, quality and compliance management for all activities on the Project ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with all statutory requirements and corporate policies & procedures including, but not limited to, Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, and Employment Legislation.
• Demonstrate safety Leadership and drive a culture of continuous improvement in SHEQ performance on the project.
• Engage and demonstrate approachable and visible leadership with our colleagues and customers.
• Coordinate efforts to actively comply with client and site standards, including temporary works, inspection test plans, quality records and lifting plans.

Operational Performance

• Ensure that technical solutions are deployed for the benefit of our customers and the company, by utilising knowledge within the Project Team, Company and KAEFER Group.
• Defines and provides guidance on the implementation of operational priorities which are aligned with the needs of the business, focusing on efficient and cost-effective practices, programmes and services, which add value to clients.
• Identifies, assesses and provides mitigation for principal business risks within the project and ensures that these are monitored and managed.
• Support the Company’s long-term strategic objectives taking full ownership of Project decision making in line with Company strategy ensuring cooperation and collaboration with other Branches and across the UK&I operations

Financial Performance

• Support oversight and monitoring of financial exposure and expenditure on the Project, and is maintained within the authorised budget and governance levels
• Ensures integrity and compliance of all management and fiscal reporting, working closely with the Commercial and Finance functions to ensure financial risks are appropriately managed and controlled within set governance
• Collaborate with commercial Management to ensure that all commercial and administrative activities are delivered in line with company process, procedures and timescales.  This includes but is not limited to monthly commercial and financial reporting, WIP management and cash collection

What You Will Bring

• Proven record of leading large multi discipline industrial services projects 
• Demonstrable experience of client management at a senior level.
• Commercial and contractual management experience, including NEC contracts.
• Demonstrable successful leadership in Continuous Improvement and implementation of LEAN practices
• Degree / NVQ5 / Project Management Qualification(s) / MBA or equivalent experience
• NEBOSH or equivalent
• Commercial Management / Contracts Law appreciation or equivalent experience
• LEAN or Continuous improvement qualifications
• Influential and effective communication style with a wide range of stakeholders both verbal and written
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and motivate staff to complete the project to a high standard
• Strong competence in building strong relationships with clients and proactively seeking new opportunities

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.5 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 35,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values:

• Reliability

• Ambition

• Team Spirit

• Respect