Operations Manager Permanent

Operations Manager

The company

This Operations Manager’s role is with one of the UK’s leading main contractors. They have an excellent reputation and build some of the country’s most iconic buildings. They are a diverse organisation covering most sectors of the built environment and this role is within their interiors/fit out division, specifically to work on commercial fit out projects in the £500,000 – £5million bracket.

The role

The primary focus will be to take operational responsibility and lead a team to deliver multiple refurbishment and fit-out projects from inception through to completion. You will manage your team and work closely with the commercial, bid and pre-construction departments to ensure projects are won and delivered successfully.

Responsibilities will include:

• To lead project teams from pre-construction through to delivery and handover, to deliver projects to safety, quality, and financial targets ensuring that the customer expectations are clearly defined, understood and delivered upon.
• Proactively manage health & safety processes as well as reporting compliance to ensure the safe, compliant successful completion projects.
• Proactively manage the customer relationship during pre-construction, delivery and post construction, including change management, risk management and decision making to effectively manage expectations, and maintain long-term relationships.
• Ensure external consultants are rigorously managed to enable delivery – driving value, customer focus and achievement of the project’s objectives.
• Participate in and sign off supply chain selection process, ensuring that an appropriate balance is made between commercial focus, quality orientation, delivery capability and safety record.
• Attend and lead contract reviews, ensuring accurate records are kept and actions are timely monitored and completed.
• Provide operational leadership to support the production and or settlement of bids.
• Ensure that adequate project resourcing is in place and actively participate in recruitment

To be successful in the role you will be an effective communicator with a positive, passionate and engaging approach. You will have good writing and analytical skills and have solid experience in taking full responsibility and leadership for operational management.

The Plus Points

There are genuine opportunities for career development and progression with this contractor. They also invest heavily in training and successful applicants can expect long and rewarding careers. Excellent salary including

• Industry leading maternity/paternity scheme
• Generous Pension
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Car allowance
• Bonus
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible benefits