Head of Operations

NAVANTIA UK

  • Methil, Fife
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionNavantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.Job DescriptionDaily management of the yard functions and operational teams. To oversee and manage construction/outfitting/assembly of sections in a newbuild construction scenario or within a repair/renovation through effective coordination of internal and external resources such that safety, quality and delivery of the work are maintained within the requirements of each project and the Company’s overarching policies and procedures.Requiring a hands-on approach, the role will encompass all phases of project development, from pre-contract activities through to final handover.
  • Responsible for all aspects of project performance, service delivery and safety management systems by providing effective planning, budget, time and quality controls.
  • Support of the bid and tender development processes.
  • Provide visible, pro-active HS&E leadership, ensuring that all HS&E policies and processes are followed, including any necessary client-specific requirements in particular, ensure that stated requirements for incident reporting, task risk assessment and safe methods of work are followed.
  • Plan all aspects of contract compliance and management to include change control, contract variations and actively seek to develop opportunities with the client.
  • Manage and control the production schedules, leading on risks and issues for projects
  • Be conversant with the contract and commercial aspects. Control of production processes.
  • Responsible for a portfolio of projects i.e. jackets, barges, steel structures.
  • Management, control and delivery of assigned projects in accordance with Company systems.
  • Line management responsibility, coaching and support to the operational management team by managing and supporting the teams effectiveness and taking corrective action in line with relevant processes.
  • Conduct regular project and contract reviews, regularly reporting the project status internally and externally under the terms of contracts concluding with a formal project close out.
  • Manage operational team budgets.
  • Engage with maintenance departments to minimize downtime across the yard
Qualifications
  • Strong experience in fabrication/engineering, to include a senior leadership role.
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale operations, preferably in [steel/metal fabrication, heavy engineering, or related industry].
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar methodologies.
  • Solid understanding of HSE regulations and compliance in a fabrication environment.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.
  • Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and delivering cost savings.
Additional Information
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Career growth opportunities within a global organisation.
  • The chance to work on complex, cutting-edge naval projects.
  • An inclusive, collaborative workplace where your contributions make a difference.
Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.

NAVANTIA UK