Operations Manager

We do what we say!
That’s why we need people like you to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done!

We have an opportunity for an experienced Area Manager to join our growing team based in Maple Cross, supporting the delivery of new watermain installation projects for our client, Thames Water.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance — leading and supporting teams to deliver essential infrastructure that keeps communities connected.

The Role

As Area Manager, you’ll take responsibility for organising, supporting, and managing operational teams to ensure the effective execution of work in a cost-efficient and productive manner. You’ll focus on achieving contractual requirements and meeting key performance targets around safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and delivery.

Here are some of the activities you’ll be involved in...

• Lead the delivery of new watermain installation projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and to specification.
• Manage resources, labour, and plant efficiently to meet programme and budget targets.
• Oversee Health & Safety and CDM compliance on site, carrying out regular inspections and audits.
• Provide technical guidance and operational support to prevent and resolve issues.
• Promote a “right first time” approach, encouraging best practice and high standards of customer service.
• Support the development of your team, ensuring all colleagues and subcontractors are trained, competent, and compliant.

We’d love to hear from you if…

You have proven experience in the water industry, ideally within watermain installation, with a solid understanding of the regulatory and safety requirements involved in such works. A confident communicator and natural organiser, you’ll be able to lead teams, manage programmes, and ensure work is delivered to the highest standards.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role, as regular travel to sites will be required. NRSWA accreditation is also required, along with relevant qualifications or accreditations for watermain works within the Thames Water region (such as EUSR, SHEA Water, or NCO). IOSH or SMSTS certification would be advantageous.

You’ll be someone who leads by example, promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability, while maintaining a practical and solutions-focused approach to getting the job done.

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

What Next

You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!

Benefits

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.