Operations Manager – Enabling Works, Delivery & Construction Management

East West Railway Company

Operations Manager for East West Rail, managing construction and delivery of enabling works. Responsible for onsite operational team coordination and compliance monitoring.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and oversee on-site operational teams delivering surveys, utilities works, and advance enabling activities, ensuring delivery is safe, on programme, and to the required quality.
Act as EWR Co’s client-side enabling construction manager for all packages of work in scope of the enabling function.
Fulfil the role of NEC ECC Supervisor, monitoring works, verifying compliance with the Works Information and Scope, and managing the defects process (supported by EWR’s Engineering teams).
Monitor contractor(s) performance against scope, programme, and quality requirements, providing assurance through regular office and site engagement.
Identify operational risks affecting delivery, including programme, logistics, land access, safety, and ecological constraints, and develop practical mitigation measures.
Contribute to procurement and supplier management activity, bringing on-the-ground construction experience to inform strategy.
Provide regular reporting on site progress, risks, and operational performance to the project leadership team.
Maintain a strong health and safety culture in line with CDM requirements, working alongside H&S and CDM advisors.
Serve as the operational interface between contractors, designers, environmental teams, and project management functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience managing construction operations on complex infrastructure projects, with a strong understanding of site operations and contractor management at programme scale.
Proven NEC ECC experience, with the ability to fulfil the role of Supervisor.
SMSTS or equivalent site management safety qualification.
HNC, HND, or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or a related discipline.
Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations and their practical application on construction sites.
Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to engage effectively across contractor, designer, and client teams.
Experience in the rail sector, including familiarity with railway-specific delivery constraints and standards. (Desirable)
Management of ecological, land access, or utilities coordination constraints in a construction environment. (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
Up to 12% employer pension contribution to support your future
36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy up to 2 extra days
2 volunteering days, a chance for you to give back to the community
Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you and your loved ones
Life assurance (4x your annual salary) for peace of mind
Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it
Access to Perkbox for a wide range of discounts and wellbeing benefits
Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards
Advanced learning and development opportunities to help you grow.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Construction Operations ManagementNEC ECC SupervisionRisk Identification and MitigationQuality Assurance MonitoringProcurement and Supplier Management

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsEffective Engagement Across Teams

Certifications

SMSTS QualificationHNC in Civil EngineeringHND in Construction Management