Operations Director

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

Job summary

A leading construction contractor near Bracknell is seeking an Operations Director to support its growth phase. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a construction-related field and experience as a Senior Operations Manager or in similar roles. Responsibilities include influencing strategies, mentoring a PM team, and managing large construction projects. The package includes a competitive salary of £110k–£140k, executive car, pension, medical, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Executive car

Pension

Medical

Performance bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must have substantial experience in Commercial Office & Light Industrial sectors.
• Experience in a Senior Operations Manager or similar role within a construction contractor.
• Ability to work with clients at Director level.

Responsibilities

• Influence and shape strategies for a growing business.
• Lead and mentor an experienced PM team.
• Ensure successful delivery of large projects.

Skills

Commercial management experience

Client account management

Project planning

Experience managing large construction project teams

Contractual awareness in construction projects

Education

Degree in Construction related field

Job description

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

Project values typically ranging from £1 million to £25m, and are delivered across the Home Counties & into the Midlands.

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’re looking for someone who MUST HAVE / IS :

• Degree Qualified- Construction related.
• Experience working as a Senior Operations Manager / Senior Contracts Manager / Operations Director 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..

Why you should apply :

• Opportunity to really influence & shape a growing business.
• Collaborate closely with a diverse, high-calibre 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, with executive car, pension, medical and a performance bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

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.