Operations And Project Manager

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; Royton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Operations Manager for a successful construction firm handling insurance-related works. Office-based, leading a team of 3, you will oversee up to 30 projects from start to finish and coordinate with subcontractors, loss adjusters and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has a construction background, excellent communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced Operations Manager from construction background.
• Knowledge of property/facilities management is a plus.
• Driving licence required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage an ongoing caseload of up to 30 construction projects from start to completion.
• Monitor progress of contracts; liaise with sub contractors, loss assessors and client to hit deadlines.
• Oversee all administration functions.
• Assist Tendering Manager and Director with costings and pricing schedules.
• Review tender documents for compliance and risk.
• Recruit and onboard suppliers/contractors; verify insurances, CIS, VAT and certs.
• Provide quotes for emergency works and prepare invoices.
• Manage admin for owners' private property portfolio; rent agreements and repairs.
• Occasional site visits; driving licence required.

Skills

Construction experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptable

Job description

Successful construction firm who specialise in building work following an insurance claim are looking for an experienced Operations Manager who comes from a construction background. Knowledge in property/facilities management would be an additional advantage. This is a fully office based role, overseeing an existing team of 3, duties will include;

• Efficiently managing an ongoing caseload of up to 30 construction projects at a time, from start through to completion
• Monitoring the progress of all contracts, liaising with sub contractors, loss assessors and the end client to ensure that the project is completed on time and to budget
• Overseeing all aspects of administration
• Assisting the Tendering Manager and Company Director to produce accurate costings and pricing schedules
• Reviewing tender documents to ensure full compliance and identifying any potential risks
• Recruiting and onboarding new suppliers and contractors – insurance checks, CIS information, VAT status and relevant certification is valid
• Producing quotes for emergency works
• Taking ownership for any complaints and escalated issues
• Producing invoices for completed work
• Managing the administration for the owners private property portfolio – rent agreements sent and renewals, arranging for repairs etc
• There will be occasional site visits, so must hold a current driving licence (company vehicle will be available to use for this purpose)

To be successful, you will have excellent communication skills, highly adaptable to change, solutions focused and enjoy problem solving.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.