Mainslaying Operations Manager

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Mainslaying Operations Manager

We're looking for a Mainslaying Operations Manager to join our IMRDS Capital Works team based in Northampton.

Location: Northampton
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Join our team as a Mainslaying Operations Manager and take the lead in overseeing the delivery of our Capital Mains Renewal Program across the region. Working alongside our Design & Engineering Team, you'll guide a talented team of Site Managers to deliver schemes safely, within budget, and on time. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, driving efficiency improvements whilst maintaining the highest standards of water quality, workmanship, and sustainability. You'll collaborate closely with Engineers, Network Partners, and stakeholders, creating innovative solutions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Mainslaying Operations Manager, you'll be working within the IMRDS Capital Works team, supporting them in delivering the Capital Mains Renewal Program safely and efficiently. Your day to day will include:

  • Leading and developing a high-performing team of Site Managers, providing mentoring and support
  • Overseeing health and safety management, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and standards
  • Managing programme delivery to ensure works are completed safely, on time, and within budget
  • Collaborating with Engineers, Network Partners, and stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities
  • Driving continual improvement and innovation across all schemes, sharing best practice with the wider team

What are we looking for?

This role of Mainslaying Operations Manager is great for you if you:

  • Have demonstrable experience in the construction or utility sector with strong management capabilities
  • Hold a Full driving licence along with NRSWA Supervisors, SMSTS (or equivalent), and relevant water hygiene qualifications
  • Bring commercial awareness and the ability to balance solution requirements with service delivery
  • Have experience in CDM management, including producing Construction Phase Plan

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

  • Location: Northampton
  • Vacancy ID: 13043
  • Background check: None
  •  Closing date: 2 Nov 2026
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Working hours: Full Time
  • Flexible working: No

    Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.


 

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