Repairs and Maintenance Operations Manager

Repairs and Maintenance Operations Manager focuses on maintain a strong understanding of the treatment process, plant layout and operational constraints within a live water treatment works.

What the role involves

• Maintain a strong understanding of the treatment process, plant layout and operational constraints within a live water treatment works.
• Leading the operational review and validation of P&IDs, GA drawings and 3D models to ensure designs align with operational requirements and site conditions.
• Review contractor and designer documentation including RFIs, TQs, method statements, commissioning plans and O&M manuals.
• Driving practical improvements to enhance operability, maintenance access, asset reliability and long-term performance.
• Ensure all documentation supports successful commissioning, handover and long-term operation in line with client and regulatory expectations.
• Managing the operational interface between designers, contractors and client stakeholders throughout design, construction and commissioning phases.

Skills and requirements

• Support contractor inductions and accompany site visits where required.
• 8+ years’ experience within water treatment operations, asset management or capital delivery support.
• ~ Previous experience working within or alongside live operational water or wastewater treatment environments.
• ~ Experience supporting commissioning, handover and operational readiness on complex infrastructure projects.

Confirmed role details

• Review early works activities including surveys, trial holes, utility searches and temporary works proposals.

Candidate fit

• operational ownership, people coordination, problem-solving, and clear communication

Additional role context

• Resolve gaps between design intent and operational, maintenance and safety requirements.
• Attend and contribute to design reviews, coordination meetings, constructability workshops and programme planning sessions.