Divisional Manager

Skilled Careers; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Life cover – 2x annual salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate retail and gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Professional development and

Job summary

Skilled Careers in Hatfield is seeking an experienced Divisional Manager to lead refurbishment, retrofit and fire remediation projects, driving safety, profitability and growth across the division. You will oversee Contracts Managers and senior teams, manage multiple contracts, and work with clients to secure opportunities while ensuring robust financial and operational planning.

This senior leadership role offers significant impact on divisional performance with emphasis on governance, ESG and

Qualifications

• We have significant experience leading large-scale refurbishment and planned works operations.
• Strong exposure to SHEQ, risk management and operational governance.
• Excellent client management and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Contracts Managers, Site Managers, Commercial and Technical teams.
• Take overall responsibility for refurbishment, retrofit and fire remediation programmes.
• Drive divisional turnover, profitability and commercial performance.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee pre-construction activities and robust financial and operational planning.
• Manage risks across multiple contracts and drive continuous improvement.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Divisional Manager to join a leading contractor, taking strategic and operational responsibility for a significant portfolio of refurbishment, retrofit and fire remediation contracts.

Based from Hatfield, this is a senior leadership position with responsibility for driving operational performance, commercial success and sustainable growth across the division.

The Role

As Divisional Manager, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership across Construction and Commercial teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing Contracts Managers, Site Managers, Commercial and Technical teams
• Taking overall responsibility for the successful delivery of refurbishment, retrofit and fire remediation programmes
• Driving divisional turnover, profitability and overall commercial performance
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to identify and secure new business opportunities
• Overseeing pre-construction and pre-commencement activities to ensure robust financial and operational planning
• Managing commercial, operational and programme risk across multiple contracts
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation across the division
• Ensuring the highest standards of SHEQ compliance across all projects
• Championing ESG, sustainability and responsible construction practices
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders

The Candidate

We are looking for an established senior construction professional with significant experience leading large-scale refurbishment and planned works operations.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience at Divisional Manager, Operations Director, Regional Director or senior operational leadership level
• A strong background within refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit and/or fire remediation
• Experience managing multiple contracts and senior operational teams
• Strong commercial awareness with responsibility for significant turnover and P&L
• A demonstrable track record of delivering profitable growth
• Excellent client management and business development skills
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ, risk management and operational governance
• The ability to lead, develop and motivate high-performing teams

Package

• Performance-related bonus
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Life cover – 2x annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Corporate retail and gym discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Professional development and qualification support

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior operational leader looking to take responsibility for a substantial division within a well-established contractor, with genuine scope to influence its continued growth and performance.