CroCon Engineers Ltd. is seeking an experienced and highly organised Operations Manager to oversee the company's day-to-day operations, manage internal systems, and ensure smooth delivery of engineering projects. The ideal candidate will implement efficient processes, coordinate resources, and support ISO 9001 compliance — enabling the technical team to focus on engineering design and client service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business & Process Management
2. Maintain and develop the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System
3. Manage internal templates, procedures, and document control
4. Standardise project start-up, delivery, and close-out workflows
5. Support compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and data management
6. Project & Resource Coordination
7. Track project progress and coordinate deliverables between teams
8. Plan workloads and assist with resource allocation
9. Monitor key deadlines and report to the Managing Director on project status
10. Support preparation of project files, QA checklists, and submission packages
11. Financial & Administrative Oversight
12. Assist with invoicing, timesheets, and project cost tracking
13. Liaise with the bookkeeper/accountant for monthly summaries
14. Review project profitability and highlight variances
15. Manage supplier accounts and office administration
16. HR, Training & Office Management
17. Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance tracking
18. Maintain staff training records and CPD schedules
19. Coordinate health & safety documentation and site requirements
20. Oversee office supplies, software licences, and general facilities
21. Continuous Improvement
22. Identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements
23. Introduce digital tools for workflow, project tracking, or reporting
24. Prepare regular updates and reports for management review
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* 3+ years' experience in operations, administration, or project coordination
* Knowledge of ISO 9001 systems or similar quality frameworks
* Excellent organisational and multitasking ability
* Strong written and verbal communication
* Proficiency with Excel, MS Teams, and document management systems
Desirable:
* Experience in construction, engineering consultancy, or architecture
* Familiarity with project tracking tools
* Understanding of invoicing or cost-control processes
Personal Attributes
* Reliable and proactive with a "get things done" attitude
* Comfortable managing competing priorities
* Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
* Works well in a small, fast-paced environment
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary: depending on experience
* CPD and professional development support
* Opportunity to help shape and grow a dynamic engineering practice
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person