Operations Manager

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time We are seeking a highly experienced Operations Manager / Construction Operations Manager / Site Operations Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of construction, refurbishment, and social housing projects across multiple live sites. This is a senior-level Operations Manager position within a growing main contractor environment, offering the opportunity to lead multi-site operations, drive programme performance, and ensure successful project delivery across a £20m-£50m+ portfolio. The successful Operations Manager will play a key leadership role in overseeing all site-based activity, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. Why This Role? This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager / Construction Operations Manager to step into a high-impact leadership role with genuine influence over delivery performance, site operations, and strategic project outcomes. You will be joining a contractor with a strong pipeline of refurbishment and social housing projects, offering long-term stability and clear progression into Senior Operations Manager or Operations Director level roles. Key Responsibilities As an Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead and oversee construction operations across multiple live sites Manage and support Project Managers, Site Managers, and delivery teams Take ownership of programme delivery and operational performance Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project execution across all sites Oversee construction sequencing, logistics, and resource planning Drive productivity improvements across all site operations Ensure full compliance with HSE regulations and company standards Manage subcontractor performance and site coordination Monitor progress across a multi-site £20m-£50m+ portfolio Identify and resolve operational risks and site issues Work closely with commercial
teams to align cost, programme, and delivery
• Track and report KPIs, progress, and operational performance Lead site meetings and operational briefings Support mobilisation and pre-construction planning Drive continuous improvement across construction operations Ensure all projects are delivered to programme and quality expectations Skills & Experience Required To be successful as an Operations Manager, you will need: Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Site Manager Strong background in construction, refurbishment, or social housing Experience working within a main contractor environment Proven ability to manage multiple live construction sites Strong understanding of construction operations and programme delivery Excellent knowledge of health & safety (HSE compliance) Strong leadership and team management capability , Experience working closely with commercial and
  
  delivery teams, SMSTS and CSCS (Black/Gold preferred) What's on Offer Strong pipeline of refurbishment and social housing projects Clear progression to Senior Operations Manager / Operations Director Long-term stability with a growing main contractor Opportunity to lead major multi-site delivery programmes Apply Now If you are an experienced Operations Manager / Construction Operations Manager looking for a senior leadership role with real impact across multiple construction projects, we would like to hear from you