Operations Director

As a Operations Director you will be responsible for and leading the senior team to oversee project execution, resource management, operational performance, capability development, and continuous improvement across the business.

The role works closely with clients, regulators, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders to support delivery of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme.

The Operations Director has a critical role in shaping business strategy, developing organisational capability, fostering an engaged team culture, and supporting sustainable business growth.

The Operations Director is business leader of WES UK.

The role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the organisation consistently delivers high-quality outcomes for clients while maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety, governance, and operational excellence.

You will report to the SVP, ELA Outage Services and be located at Westlakes Key Responsibilities: Champion the Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values (PMVV) of the Environmental Services business.

Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the organisation's growth and business objectives.

Support growth through identification of new opportunities, service offerings, and market expansion initiatives.

Lead operational performance of the business within the nuclear decommissioning market, ensuring performance against safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets.

Primary conduit for WES UK into the European Decommissioning & Waste Management (D&WM) Group and other Westinghouse BUs.

Provide executive oversight for the successful delivery of multiple complex projects and programmes.

Includes representing Westinghouse on Joint Venture (JV) Boards, Ensure application of Westinghouse processes to deliver effective governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks across all operational activities.

Champion best practice project management methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Promote and maintain a strong nuclear safety culture across all business activities.

Ensure compliance with applicable nuclear industry regulations, client requirements, and company management systems.

Sponsor and champion risk management, assurance, and quality governance.

Oversee implementation of health, safety, environmental, security, and quality management arrangements.

Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, industry organisations, alliance partners, and key stakeholders.

Act as an executive sponsor for major client accounts and strategic delivery programmes.

Support the development of long-term framework agreements and partnership opportunities.

Represent the company at industry forums, conferences, and client leadership meetings.

Enhance the company's reputation through consistent delivery excellence and customer satisfaction.

Lead, coach, and develop senior managers and multidisciplinary teams.

Build organisational capability through succession planning, talent development, and workforce planning.