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Production Manager / Operations Manager (Bespoke Manufacturing)£45,000 - £55,000 + Further Career Progression + Full bespoke Industry TrainingOffice based with some Hybrid, Commutable from Evesham, Cheltenham, Ledbury, Cirencester, Churchdown, Gloucester, Kineton and surrounding areasAre you ambitious and highly organised with leadership experience in any Engineering or Manufacturing sector, looking to become the right hand to the Managing Director due to retirement, where you will receive full industry technical training and the scope to progress your career whilst having a strong impact on this close knit prestigious manufacturer?This is a rare opportunity to join a close knit team of experts, that will invest in your career through hands on training, where you will be given countless opportunities to propel your career.Established since 1960, this company were re-established in 2020 in a management buyout, and since have grown from strength to strength, due to retirement and ongoing growth, they are expanding their team to plan for the future.This role will suit an ambitious and highly organised person with leadership experience in any Engineering or Manufacturing sector, looking to become the right hand to the Managing Director due to retirement, where you will receive full industry technical training and the scope to progress your career whilst having a strong impact on this close knit prestigious manufacturer.The Role: Overseeing the Workshop, Production and Small Service teams, whilst improving operational efficiency Working closely with the Managing Director to improve operational efficiency across the Engineering functions Full industry training and scope for career progressionThe Person: Previous Engineering or Manufacturing leadership experienceReference Number: 276266To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Harry Heal at Rise Technical Recruitment. \n Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. \n The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. \n We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

United Infrastructure (UI) is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects. In early 2025 the UI Energy division (formally ULIS) was awarded a two-stage ECI engineering, procurement and construction project aimed at reducing emissions at Wormington Compressor Station, Gloucestershire. The EPC project scope includes the design, Balance of Plant (BOP) procurement, construction and commissioning of a new 15MW gas turbine compressor site, adjacent to the existing compressor site at Wormington.The project forms part of National Gass MCPD (Medium Combustion Plant Directive) programme to replace existing compressor units with new, state-of-the-art equipment. UI is delivering the works as the main contractor, with detailed design and engineering undertaken by its specialist process and energy sub-contractor, Kent. The gas turbine and compressor package is being procured directly by National Gas from Baker Hughes.Role DescriptionThis is an EPC contractor, project-based role, reporting to the Project Technical Director. The Civil Engineering Manager will provide single-point leadership, assurance, and accountability for all Civil Engineering activities, ensuring that the design is safe, compliant, buildable, and fully aligned with the projects contractual and delivery objectives. The role spans the project lifecycle, from detailed design and pre-construction engineering, through construction support, and onward to commissioning and final handover.Managing the contractors technical team and working in close partnership with the subcontract design organisation, the Client Design Coordinator, and subject-matter experts (SMEs), the Engineering Manager will act as a central conduit for informed, timely, and aligned engineering decision-making across the project.Ensuring the design, engineering decisions and construction operations meet the Client engineering specifications, project documentation and applicable industry standards is a core requirement of this role.Central to the success of this role is the provision of strong, high-quality technical leadership and the development of effective, collaborative relationships across the entire project delivery supply chain.Responsibilities of the positionBuilding on theRole Description, the responsibilities of the role will include:- Provide Civil Engineering Management capabilities within the Project Leadership Team, working collaboratively with the Project Director, Technical Director, Mechanical Engineering Manager, Senior Project Manager, Commercial Manager SHEQ Team and Planning Manager to ensure integrated project delivery.- Ensure construction engineering operations undertaken through a combination of directly employed and subcontracted workforce are safety and effectively coordinated to deliver the project scope in accordance with contract requirements and project specific documentation.- Act as the contractors technical authority, ensuring the engineering solution is safe, compliant, buildable, and aligned with contractual, commercial, and programme objectives.- In the context of an EPC main contractor with a subcontracted principal designer lead and coordinate multi-discipline engineering teams, ensuring effective integration of civil engineering with the mechanical, electrical, C&I, process, and gas systems design.- Manage civil engineering delivery in accordance with UK gas regulations, applicable legislation, industry standards, codes of practice, and client asset specifications.- Oversee and manage civil engineering interfaces with live and operational high-pressure gas assets, ensuring risks associated with works within the existing compressor station are identified, controlled, and mitigated in accordance with applicable project standards.- Support formal safety and design assurance activities, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, HAZCON, design risk assessments, and constructability reviews.- Provide technical oversight of subcontract design organisations and OEM / vendor packages, ensuring full integration with the overall design.- Work collaboratively with the Project Director, Technical Director, Mechanical Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Commercial team, and Client Design Coordinator to ensure engineering supports safe and efficient construction delivery.- Provide ongoing civil engineering support during construction, resolving site-based technical issues promptly and pragmatically while maintaining compliance and design intent.- Supported by a Project Engineer, manage technical change control, assessing impacts on safety, cost, programme, and quality, and supporting NEC contract change processes where required (EWN, PMI & CE).- Support commissioning, testing, and entry-into-service activities, ensuring engineering deliverables, certifications, and handover documentation are complete and robust.- Maintain effective communication with the client, regulators, independent reviewers, and other stakeholders on technical matters.- Promote a strong culture of technical excellence, safety, and collaboration across the project delivery and design supply chain.Experience and Qualifications- Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or Project Engineer on relevant major capital engineering projects, with a strong track record of delivery in the large-scale EPC project environment.- Experience within UK high-pressure gas infrastructure is preferred; however, candidates with demonstrable experience in heavy engineering, piping, or process-based projects in regulated, safety-critical environments are encouraged to apply where they can evidence relevance to this role.- Degree educated or equivalent in relevant engineering / technical discipline- Chartered Engineer or equivalent industry experience- Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional and technical knowledge development.- Possess an in depth understanding of the design, engineering, vendor interface and construction engineering of high-pressure process piping systems, civil and structural elements and process control and safety systems.- Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the project organisation, providing leadership in the application, compliance, and assurance of technical standards, procedures, and specifications.- Equally comfortable working in a site-based environment, resolving design and engineering challenges in real time, as operating within the design office to develop and review technical solutions.- Must be highly computer literate including Microsoft Office and applicable Design software associated with the role and confident in managing and working with large data sets and documents.- Willing to travel between the Warrington, Woking, and Warwick offices, and from late 2026, to be site-based at Wormington Compressor Station in Gloucestershire during the working week.- Valid driving licence- Fluent in the English LanguageTPBN1_UKTJ

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Step into a key position within Equities Operations Control Management (OCM) at JPMorganChase, where your leadership will shape the future of our Global Equities Operations. As an Equities Operations Control Manager – Executive Director within the OCM team, you’ll take the lead in coordinating i

Ipsen is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Early Development Asset Operations to lead the Asset Operations team within Global Portfolio Operations. The role reports to the VP Asset Operations in a highly matrixed environment across France and the UK.

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Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of financial insights, seeks a Senior Director – Operations & Strategic Execution in London.

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Blair West are partnering with a boutique management consulting firm specialising in commercial due diligence to recruit an Operations Director. You will lead recruitment, HR operations, resource forecasting and governance, while delivering process improvements and AI/workstream initiatives.

Howden is seeking an Operations Director to lead transformation and operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operations and insurance, managing significant change and driving performance improvements.

We are looking for a Director of Revenue Operations to serve as the primary owner of day‑to‑day revenue operations, ensuring consistent, scalable and compliant execution across the revenue engine. Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, or Commercial Operations within the SaaS software industry, w

We are seeking to grow our Customer Transformation consulting practice by hiring a dynamic Marketing Services and Operations Senior Director to help us lead and accelerate the growth of Marketing Operations enabled transformation. The individual we are looking for must have a sound understanding of

This high-impact role requires shaping performance, building a high-performing leadership team, and partnering with commercial and senior leaders to enhance profitability and contract delivery across multi-site operations.

We are looking for a Product Director to own and evolve the internal platform that powers Risk, Compliance, and Financial Operations at Wise. Your mission is to move our operations from manual review engines to. Pioneer AI-Augmented Operations:.

Proven experience operating at Operations Director or Divisional Director within a leading main contractor. We are working exclusively with a highly regarded and rapidly growing main contractor to appoint an Operations Director for its Central London, commercial focused division. Lead and support a

We're looking for a passionate and ambitious FTC Global Media Operations Director to join our bespoke agency team supporting one of the world's most recognised brand portfolios across Snacking, Petcare, Food & Nutrition. Influence how global media operations are designed and delivered across 70+ mar

The Group Director – Operations, Platforms & Governance is responsible for designing, leading and continuously enhancing the Group’s operational platform across all jurisdictions. Client Operations & Business Support. Build and lead a high‑performing Operations function.

As the function continues to mature, we are now hiring for a Director of Security Engineering & Operations to report directly to our CISO. Work directly with our Director of IT operations to ensure our corporate security posture is mitigating risk and empowering our employees to be as secure as poss

Barclays is seeking a Director, Head of eDiscovery & Data Operations Counsel to join the Global Legal Team in London.

A leading international hospitality entity is seeking an experienced Operations Director to oversee a portfolio of world-class dining concepts across multiple international markets. Proven experience in a senior multi-site operations leadership role within luxury hospitality. Strong background overs

Expedia Group in London seeks a Senior Director of Growth & Operations for SPA.

Talentmark in West Midlands seeks a Director of Laboratory Operations to lead a busy team of scientists, ensuring high‑quality work and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the CSO, you will drive lab operations, champion new technologies, and support business development with clients and partnersh

Marqeta is looking for a Senior Director, Market Operations to lead our European go‑to‑market execution across Solution Engineering, Delivery, and Program Implementation. You will shape how Marqeta delivers for its customers in Europe, driving Time to Value improvements, enabling revenue growth,

Fidelity is seeking a data expert to lead the Risk Platform Operations team responsible for delivering accurate portfolio risk analytics across Fidelity’s risk management and portfolio construction processes.

Director/Senior Director Clinical Operations – CNS, Gene Therapy. Reporting directly to the C‑Suite, the Clinical Operations Lead will be responsible for leading their late stage asset through the rest of development and into market entry and a potential asset sale, combining strong clinical dev

Expedia Group in London seeks a Senior Director of Growth & Operations to shape SPA's growth, oversee go-to-market programs, and lead revenue analytics across partners and products. This role offers a flexible work model with global travel perks and career development opportunities, with a focus on

Superior Games Limited, a Nigerian-based iGaming company, is seeking a Head of IT to oversee IT operations and infrastructure across the business.

The Operations Director will be responsible for making sure NCL runs reliably across finance, commercial operations, business operations, people and capability, communications, legal support, systems, reporting, quality management and the operations manual. Coordinate finance, commercial operations,

Salesforce is seeking an experienced Agentforce Operations Director, Sales for the EMEA region. This remote, high-impact role focuses on building and executing a scalable sales strategy, driving pipeline for Agentforce Operations, and leading engagements with C-suite stakeholders to demonstrate AI-e

We're looking for a passionate and ambitious FTC Global Media Operations Director to join our bespoke agency team supporting one of the world's most recognised brand portfolios across Snacking, Petcare, Food & Nutrition. Help shape the future of marketing operations for some of the world's most icon

Regen Solutions is recruiting an Operations Director to lead a large portfolio of social housing repairs and maintenance contracts across London and the Southeast. Reporting to the MD and collaborating with the Commercial Director, you will shape strategy, optimise cash flow, ensure safety, and buil

A track record of leading a revenue-operations, commercial-operations or GTM-operations function at scale, in a marketplace, growth or B2B sales context. As Director, GTM & Revenue Operations you own the operating model those commercial teams run on: the go-to-market process, the enablement and qual

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Operations Director to lead our hotel operations and support the continued growth of our portfolio. The Operations Director will oversee the operational performance of the company's managed hotels while providing strategic leadership across hotel

As a Director in Analytics, you will work in a highly collaborative environment with extensive amounts of data to research and develop deep learning models to solve real-world problems and apply them to tasks such as identifying bad actors, preventing fraud, building anomaly detection models, and an

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Senior Director - Operations & Strategic Execution. Fitch Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Director – Operations & Strategic Execution based out of our London office. Fitch Solutions is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in over 30 countri

MUFG in London is seeking a Director, Head of Technology Resilience and Production Operations to define and execute resilience strategies for MUFG’s global platforms, strengthening service stability and regulatory compliance.

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd in London and Paris seeks a Senior Director, Head of Early Development Asset Operations to drive operational support for Early Development assets.