Turnbull

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence? Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing organisation? Due to our business growth, we are seeking a talented and experienced Director of Operations to join our Senior Leadership team at Turnbull.

As the Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading and controlling our operational services, ensuring the delivery of contractual requirements while identifying and developing new opportunities.

Location: Nailsea, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C (with frequent travel).

Hours: Monday to Friday (with responsibility for 24/7 operations)

What you'll do

As Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in spearheading operational services at Turnbull. You will have the responsibility to lead and control operational services for Turnbull, identifying and developing opportunities alongside the running of day-to-day delivery of contractual requirements. Our operational services consist of ‘operate & maintain' which include but are not limited to operating utilities (water, waste, communications and power) along with developing tailored programmes of preventative and reactive maintenance to address evolving needs.

You will report to the Managing Director, working collaboratively with the Director of Projects and Commercial Director. The primary function of your role will be:

• strategically developing and financially leading £20 to £30 million per annum contracts and its growing turnover
• crafting and implementing a robust strategic business plan for our operate and maintain business, aligning it with growth and profit targets
• cultivating partnerships and fostering strong commercial relationships, whilst effectively managing key stakeholders to enhance our brand value and drive future growth
• overseeing all commercial activities with support from the Commercial Director, with the aim of optimising the long-term financial strategy
• ensuring financial performance targets are met, reviewing planning and systems, and implementing value-added strategies
• leading and managing the operational teams to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver exceptional results
• identifying and implementing opportunities to increase efficiency and streamline processes across the organisation
• maintaining compliance with environmental permits, keeping serious pollution incidents at zero within budgetary controls and setting KPIs whilst fostering a safe and welcoming environment for our teams to thrive and develop
• acting as a trusted deputy for the Managing Director, assuming day-to-day responsibilities and making sound decisions in their absence.

What you'll need

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• proven senior leadership experience in a similar operational role
• a degree or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications
• extensive experience in managing and delivering multiple operational projects
• strong background in the utilities industry, preferably with high-profile national projects
• proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary teams
• excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• to demonstrate an ability to make effective decisions and manage time efficiently
• strong performance and motivational skills with the ability to inspire and lead teams
• extensive experience within a P&L centric environment.

What you'll receive

At Turnbull we take pride in how we support professional development, enable career progression and provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for everyone.

We firmly believe that investing in our people is the key to our success, which is why we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service (Pro Rata)
• Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• Performance related bonus of around 5%.
• A healthcare package that supports you with your healthcare costs.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes.
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.

Who we are

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, which has won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

The services we provide to our clients include but are not limited to:

• Project management.
• Design and build services.
• Consent management and delivery.
• Contract management.
• Delivery of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services.

We have expertise in:

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems.
• Sewage systems and pumping stations.
• Biological waste treatment plants.
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre).
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations.
• Surface and groundwater drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management.
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks.
• Managing environmental discharge permit and scientific services.
• Earthworks and ground remediation services.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants. We are also delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.