Construction Ops Lead – Flexible Hours & High-Value Builds

Kier Group; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Essex is seeking an Operations Manager for the Construction team based in Stansted. You will manage resources including people, finances and assets to deliver contracts safely, on time and to the required quality, with projects valued up to £75m annually within a portfolio exceeding £150m.

Key duties include leading safety culture across all projects, overseeing delivery from pre-construction to practical completion, managing finances and revenue, and developing your team through

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in construction; professional qualification or working towards Professional Body membership.
• CSCS card required and SMSTS certification preferred.
• Experience leading production teams across multiple live construction sites is essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of contract conditions and law within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety, health and environmental culture across all projects.
• Manage the efficient execution of contracts to maximise return while maintaining client relationships.
• Oversee project delivery from pre-construction through to practical completion, ensuring quality and progress.
• Manage project finances including revenue, costs and cashflow, taking proactive action to maximise profitability.
• Lead and develop your team, undertake performance reviews and create succession plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's/HND in Construction

CSCS card

SMSTS certification

Job description

Kier Group in Essex is seeking an Operations Manager for the Construction team based in Stansted. You will manage resources including people, finances and assets to deliver contracts safely, on time and to the required quality, with projects valued up to £75m annually within a portfolio exceeding £150m.

Key duties include leading safety culture across all projects, overseeing delivery from pre-construction to practical completion, managing finances and revenue, and developing your team through