Operations Manager - UK & Ireland - Expression of Interest

Operations Manager - UK & Ireland - Expression of Interest

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

RED Site Services (RSS) is a division of RED Engineering Design that specialises in designing, commissioning, and validating state-of-the-art systems for mission-critical buildings across various sectors, including Technology. With offices in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we manage projects in numerous countries worldwide.

Due to an increased project pipeline, we are expanding our Commissioning Team within RED Site Services. We are seeking passionate, innovative, and energetic Operations Managers to manage a portfolio of Data Centre projects across the UK and Europe.

The successful candidates would be based in one of our UK/Ireland offices – London, Newcastle, Bicester, Cork or Dublin.

About the roles:

You will be a key player in helping to deliver the commissioning management services on a range of commercial and mission critical buildings for top tier main contractors, clients and end users.

You will join a growing team of passionate engineers dedicated to project delivery, reporting directly to the Operations Director.

Your responsibilities also include:

• Represent Red at meetings with customers, professional teams and contractor teams as required.
• Maintaining close liaison with clients, suppliers, and team members to ensure successful project delivery and support business development.
• Supporting the delivery of commercial bids to secure new and additional work.
• Senior members of the team will be expected to lead a team of commissioning managers across a wide range of projects in the commercial, residential, pharmaceutical and technology sectors

Role Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years working in Commissioning in a similar role or 12 years in a related industry/ engineering discipline
• Willingness to travel and work in diverse environments and conditions, collaborating with local teams across various regions and engaging with clients, partners, and suppliers internationally.
• Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent is desirable
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development, including membership in at least one relevant professional institute in the built environment or energy industry, and working towards corporate membership is desirable.
• Fluency in English is essential
• A UK driving license or equivalent would also be desirable.

Benefits

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
• Non-contractual bonus awards
• Training sponsorship
• Charity volunteering leave
• Wellness days/ initiatives.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.

Application Process

By submitting your application, you are indicating your interest in this position. Should a vacancy arise that aligns with your skills and experience, we will contact you accordingly:

• A 1st stage interview lasting 1 hour with Senior members of the team.
• A 1-hour final interview with senior members of the team.

Please note that additional stages may be required, depending on the availability of team members and other factors. Any changes or additional stages in the process will be communicated to you accordingly.

*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions.