WRc, part of RSK Group is seeking an Operations Manager to join our Non-Destructive Testing & Inspection team (NDTi) on a full time, permanent basis in Swindon with flexibility for hybrid home and office working.

WRc Group is one of the world’s most innovative and independent scientific and engineering consultancies. Founded 94 years ago, we have a unique heritage. We are trusted by Government, industry, regulators and the utilities to solve today’s most significant and urgent challenges in the fields of water, gas, waste and the natural environment.

Now part of the RSK Group, we have embarked on an ambitious plan that aims for significant growth and expansion. This will provide exciting opportunities for the right people to join us. You will play your part in our future by enabling us to achieve our commercial objectives through the delivery of customer-focused solutions. In return, you will be part of an organisation in which expertise is celebrated; an infectious passion for your specialist skill-set is actively welcomed, and drive and performance are rewarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all NDTi, Leakage Detection and UAV survey activities, including expanding our client base and the delivery and development of the business
• Drive the introduction of innovative services to both existing and new clients as well as growing the business including ensuring repeat business from existing customers
• Establish and embed effective management procedures/controls, to ensure successful/safe delivery of schemes of work and delivery of the region budget and drive productivity
• Deliver an effective and efficient first-class service to our customers
• Motivate and lead a team as well as ensuring the team has relevant training and are equipped with the relevant equipment and skills to meet demands
• Assume responsibility for the health and safety of all business delivered from your department
• Weekly travel within the UK

Person Specification

• Inspection / construction / engineering background, ideally with previous water sector experience
• Demonstrable experience in a client facing role Operations Management role (technical and/or project delivery)
• Experience of managing diverse portfolios of projects with multiple clients and teams, often to demanding timescales
• Excellent communicator with a proven record of building strong relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders
• Ability to travel in the UK and internationally
• Experience of working in and managing people in teams
• Technology background or an engineering mindset
• Proactive and methodical approach to problem solving as an individual and as part of a team with a desire to find a solution
• Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Full UK driving licence

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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#Engineering #Water #Construction

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.