Operations Director - Engineering Services

Inclusive Recruitment Guide for Candidates - Download The Vacancy Lead with purpose. Shape growth. Build capability. WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for an Operations Director – Electrical & Mechanical to join our E&M Business stream on a Permanent, full time basis. The role will be based in Glasgow and offers hybrid working. Please note that we will be relocating to Stepps within 6 months of you joining. Reporting to the E&M Director, you will lead operational delivery across our E&M workstreams, bringing together the people, resources, processes and controls needed to deliver safely, consistently and commercially. This is an opportunity to shape how a growing engineering business operates. WGM is growing across the UK's water and industrial sectors, combining the practical, hands-on approach of a specialist engineering business with the scale and support of RSK Group. This is an opportunity for a leader who wants to stay close to delivery, influence decisions and build the operational capability needed for long-term growth. What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the planning, co-ordination and execution of E&M operational activity, ensuring clear priorities, effective resource allocation and reliable delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Put health, safety, environmental and quality performance at the centre of operational decisions, demonstrating visible leadership and reinforcing WGM's values.
• Work with the E&M Director and management team to develop operational priorities, delivery structures and capacity for growth across multiple frameworks and new markets.
• Develop and manage operational objectives and budgets, working with finance and commercial colleagues to maintain accurate reporting, control costs and improve productivity and financial performance.
• Strengthen collaboration across WGM's business streams and support functions, improving processes, systems and reporting. Support programme sponsors with clear performance information, delivery forecasts and client updates.
• Develop the E&M management team and wider workforce through clear expectations, performance reviews, coaching and succession planning, working with HR on recruitment, retention and capability development. Essential What you'll bring
• Senior operational leadership experience within electrical and mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering delivery environment, with responsibility for multiple teams and workstreams.
• A track record of planning and managing concurrent contracts or programmes, balancing resources, capacity, client commitments and delivery risks.
• Strong financial and commercial understanding, including experience managing budgets, reviewing performance and improving cost control and productivity, with the capability to develop into broader P&L accountability.
• Visible commitment to health, safety, environmental and quality standards, with the confidence to challenge decisions and hold teams accountable.
• Experience leading and developing managers and teams, setting clear objectives, addressing performance issues and building capability.
• Experience improving operational structures, processes and reporting, alongside the ability to build effective relationships with clients, commercial teams and support functions Desirable
• Experience in water and wastewater, particularly within regulated client environments.
• Experience delivering across multiple frameworks or long-term service contracts.
• Experience supporting growth into new clients, markets or geographical regions.
• A broad understanding of electrical and mechanical installation, commissioning, maintenance and asset compliance.
• Previous P&L responsibility or experience supporting divisional financial planning and performance.
• A relevant engineering or management qualification, professional membership or Chartered status. Salary And Benefits We are offering a competitive salary & benefits package. At WGM, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our people both inside and outside of work. This includes: About Us Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK's leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.  We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth. WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?