Operations Director

Whiteoak Associates; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A principal construction contractor is seeking an Operations Director to support its growth plans near Basingstoke. The ideal candidate will have a construction-related degree and substantial experience in managing large project teams within the Commercial Office & Light Industrial sectors. The role offers a competitive salary of £110k to £140k, along with benefits including a car, pension, medical, and performance bonus. This is a unique opportunity to shape a growing business.

Benefits

Car

Pension

Medical

Performance bonus

25 days holiday + BH

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Senior Operations Manager/Senior Contracts Manager within a Construction contractor.
• Substantial Commercial Office & Light Industrial sector experience.
• Experience in managing multiple clients & projects at any one time.

Responsibilities

• Lead & mentor an experienced, commercially savvy PM team.
• Collaborate closely with a diverse client base.
• Influence & shape a growing business.

Skills

Strong commercial management experience

Client Account & Project planning experience

Experience managing large construction project teams

Experience dealing with clients at Director level

Education

Construction related Degree

Job description

Based on the M4/M3 Corridor near Basingstoke, this principal construction contractor has a strong reputation for delivering interior fit‑out & new‑build construction projects across the Commercial Office & Light Industrial sectors.

Project values range from £1 million to £25m.

The company is exceptionally well‑run, lean, free from corporate bureaucracy, and has ambitious but sustainable plans for continued expansion.

To support the next growth phase, the board is seeking to appoint an Operations Director.

We are looking for someone who must have / is:

• A Construction related Degree.
• Experience working as a Senior Operations Manager/ Senior Contracts Manager within a Construction contractor.
• Substantial Commercial Office & Light Industrial sector experience.
• Experience dealing with clients at Director level.
• Experience managing large construction project teams.
• Client Account & Project planning experience.
• Strong commercial management experience & contractual awareness in relation to the delivery of construction projects.
• Experience in managing multiple clients & projects at any one time.

Why you should apply:

• Opportunity to really influence & shape a growing business.
• Collaborate closely with a diverse client base.
• Lead & mentor an experienced, commercially savvy PM team.
• Join an organisation that values autonomy, professionalism and results over politics.

Package highlights:

Base salary £110k £140k DOE, car, pension, medical and a performance bonus, 25 days holiday + BH.

This is a rare leadership role with an ambitious company that has a strong reputation, a defined growth strategy and a close‑knit senior leadership team.