Head of Operations (Construction)

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head of Operations for a growing multi-disciplinary construction contractor in Potters Bar (also Romford). The role oversees multiple projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence and top quality.

You will lead operations, implement new systems, report to MD, mentor teams, and drive improvements across delivery, quality, health & safety and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple large operational teams.
• Track record of implementing new systems and processes.
• Excellent leadership and communication with stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness balancing ops performance and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership across all construction operations.
• Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Company Owner.
• Leading the successful delivery of multiple live construction projects.
• Implementing and embedding new operational processes and management systems.
• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery, quality, health & safety, and client satisfaction.
• Managing, mentoring, and developing operational teams.
• Working closely with commercial and pre-construction teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Operational improvements

Strategic leadership

Job description

Location: Potters Bar or Romford

Salary: Up to £120,000 + Benefits

Our client, a well-established and growing multi-disciplinary construction contractor, is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to join their senior leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished operational leader to play a key role in shaping the future of a successful business.

The Role

As Head of Operations, you will oversee multiple projects across the business, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be instrumental in reviewing existing ways of working, introducing more efficient systems and processes, and developing high-performing operational teams.

• Providing strategic leadership across all construction operations.
• Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Company Owner.
• Leading the successful delivery of multiple live construction projects.
• Implementing and embedding new operational processes and management systems.
• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery, quality, health & safety, and client satisfaction.
• Managing, mentoring, and developing operational teams.
• Working closely with commercial and pre-construction teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders.

About You

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

Essential Experience Managing Cladding Remediation And/or Social Housing Projects.

• A strong track record of overseeing multiple projects and leading large operational teams.
• Experience implementing new systems, processes, and operational improvements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance operational performance and business objectives.

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £120,000, depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• A genuine opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a growing business.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership, working closely with the Managing Director and Company Owner.
• Long-term career progression within an ambitious and expanding multi-disciplinary contractor.

If you're an experienced operational leader with a background in cladding remediation or social housing, and you're looking to make a significant impact within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.