Construction Operations Lead: Safe, Efficient, High-Impact

Portakabin Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension including life /

Private medical scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discounts

Learning & development opportunities

Career progression

Volunteer day

Job summary

Portakabin Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager (Construction) for the London East Hire & Service Centre based in Purfleet. The role offers a permanent contract with a salary up to £52,000 per year and a potential bonus of up to 10% based on performance.

You will lead and coordinate site operatives, plan resources, ensure safety and quality standards, and deliver orders on time while maintaining excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in site or yard operations with a focus on safety and cost-efficiency.
• Ability to plan work and Allocate tasks to operatives.
• Experience supporting operational teams and delivering on time.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate work to ensure safe, efficient and cost‑effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards, including RAMS and delivery docs.
• Lead health, safety and environmental activities and investigations.
• Coach and develop operatives to maintain high standards and qualifications.
• Set clear expectations, promote accountability and sustain high performance.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve operational challenges (materials, deadlines, client requirements).
• Monitor refurbishment times and quality guides, ensuring standards are met.
• Plan and secure approval for overtime or changes to procedures.
• Build peer networks and share best practice for continuous improvement.

Skills

Site ops experience

Team leadership

HSE awareness

Resource planning

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Job description

Portakabin Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager (Construction) for the London East Hire & Service Centre based in Purfleet. The role offers a permanent contract with a salary up to £52,000 per year and a potential bonus of up to 10% based on performance.

You will lead and coordinate site operatives, plan resources, ensure safety and quality standards, and deliver orders on time while maintaining excellent customer service.