Construction Operations Lead – Design & Build Projects

Galliford Try Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Private medical scheme options

Comprehensive pension plan

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking an Operations Manager for our Birmingham site to lead safety, value engineering, and construction delivery on complex projects. You will coordinate resources, subcontractors, and programmes, driving cost control and commercial performance.

The role requires strong communication, CSCS, and professional qualifications (HNC/ONC or equivalent) with a track record in main contractor environments and custodial project experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, especially Design and Build custodial projects.
• Delivers projects valued £20–£30m.
• Experience with a main contractor.
• Clear communication, both verbal and written.
• Maintain a clean, presentable site meeting the Considerate Contractor’s standards.
• Hold a CSCS card.
• HNC/ONC or equivalent qualification.
• Current first aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest safety standards on site.
• Contribute to value engineering and buildability of the project.
• Agree programmes and methods of construction with Planners and production staff.
• Marshall resources and select subcontractors for works.
• Set and monitor dates, resource requirements, production rates, and overhead targets.
• Run ECI projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive cost control.
• Establish commercial/financial control systems to meet contract requirements.

Skills

Construction experience

Main contractor experience

Strong communication

Site presentation

CSCS card

Education

HNC / ONC or equivalent

First aid certification

Job description

Galliford Try Group is seeking an Operations Manager for our Birmingham site to lead safety, value engineering, and construction delivery on complex projects. You will coordinate resources, subcontractors, and programmes, driving cost control and commercial performance.

The role requires strong communication, CSCS, and professional qualifications (HNC/ONC or equivalent) with a track record in main contractor environments and custodial project experience.