Operations Manager

We’re looking for an Operations Manager to join our Facilities Management PFI Team based Nationwide. Within this role, you can enjoy Company Car or Car Allowance, Private Healthcare, bonuses and even more.

Location: Nationwide - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required

Contract: Permanent – flexible and part-time hours available if desired, just let us know

Responsibilities

As an Operations Manager, you’ll be working within the Facilities Management PFI Team, supporting them in the operational performance of a portfolio of PFI and FM Contracts

Your day to day will include:

• Ensure that monthly reviews of the P&L is undertaken with the Senior Contract Mangers and PFI Finance Manager and that the P&L is in line with agreed forecast and targets. A report of this to be forwarded to the Head of PFI along with a list of all financial and commercial risks
• Ensure operational performance of the Senior Contract Managers are met and regular reports on each portfolio is issued to Head of PFI
• Ensure that the Senior contract Managers are the expert in the Contracts and have a full understanding of all contract requirements ensuring that a Contract Deliverables spreadsheet is produced and complied with.
• Setting of Financial Budgets with Head of PFI

What are we looking for?

This role of Operations Manager is great for you if:

• Have an understanding of PFI contractual requirements, KPIs and client/stakeholder requirements and contract deliverables
• Management and facilities management qualifications for hard and soft FM services
• Prior experience managing multiple contracts in PFI/PPP sector

We’re all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don’t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk to discuss and arrange these.

We’re proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:

• new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance, and more
• Pension – you will be able to join Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP)
• Kier rewards – you will have access to discounted shopping including resturants, insurance companies, and supermarkets
• Employee referral scheme – refer a friend or family member to work for Kier

And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our benefits on our website.

Who is Kier?

As a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We take pride in bringing specialist knowledge, sector leading experience and fresh thinking to all that we do.

We are collaborative, trusted and focused, and we will empower you to achieve your career goals, and listen to your thoughts, ideas and challenges.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives. You can see more about our D&I action plan here.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Closing Date: 5 March 2023

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.