Head of Operations (Construction)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited, in partnership with a well-established multi-disciplinary contractor, seeks a Head of Operations (Construction) based in Potters Bar or Romford to lead construction operations and shape performance.

You will oversee multiple live projects, drive process improvement, and develop high-performing operational teams to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget delivery and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role within construction.
• Essential experience managing cladding remediation and/or social housing projects.
• Strong track record overseeing multiple projects and large teams.
• Experience implementing new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all construction operations.
• Report to the Managing Director and Company Owner.
• Lead successful delivery of multiple live projects.
• Implement and embed new operational processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery, quality, health & safety, and client satisfaction.
• Manage, mentor, and develop operational teams.
• Collaborate with commercial and pre-construction teams for profitable delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Senior leadership

Construction ops

Cladding remediation

Social housing

Systems implementation

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Head of Operations (Construction)

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.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Company Owner, you will take ownership of construction operations, driving project delivery, improving operational performance, and implementing new processes and systems to support continued growth.

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:

• Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role within the construction industry.
• 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.