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Operations Delivery Manager (226/26)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Delivery Manager to oversee the safe operation and delivery of business plan activities across the FCA Programme. Responsible for operational performance, programme delivery and team leadership, you will ensure work is executed safely, efficiently and in line with strategic objectives, while driving continuous improvement across the programme.
NRS Dounreay is delivering one of the UK's most complex and nationally significant nuclear decommissioning programmes, requiring strong operational leadership to safely deliver key site objectives. The FCA Programme is central to this mission, ensuring critical activities are planned, managed and executed efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and performance.
As Operations Delivery Manager, you will lead the delivery of operational commitments across the FCA Programme, driving performance against cost, schedule and quality objectives. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining operational excellence, managing risks and ensuring successful programme delivery. Could this be the opportunity to take your leadership career to the next level?
What You'll Be Doing
Execute the FCA 5 Year plan, optimising plans to respond to changes when necessary
Improve physical delivery performance across the programme by monitoring overall FCA operational performance, identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities
Identify, implement, and maintain work programmes, taking into account analysis of resource dependencies and constraints, scope, risks, and assumptions
Efficiently manage work packages within the bounds of the safety case
Act as the senior escalation point for FCA operational issues
Assess the impact of identified problems and incidents and develop and implement the necessary mitigation actions in conjunction with the Programme Integrator
What You'll Bring
Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent qualification plus experience
Significant leadership and operational management experience within a complex, highly regulated, industrial, engineering or nuclear environment.
Strong planning, project delivery and performance management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to change.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with proven experience influencing and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement and the development of people and teams.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential leadership role within one of the UK's most important decommissioning programmes. You'll have the chance to shape operational performance, lead talented teams, and make a lasting contribution to work of national significance. In addition, you will be entitled to benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options.
Interviews are expected week commencing Monday ** 2026. Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early application.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact:
[email protected]For more information and to apply go to
https://vacancies.dounreaycareers.com/vacancy/operations-delivery-manager-613286.html
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