Operations Director

Fawkes and Reece; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is seeking a Regional Operations Director to oversee construction delivery across multiple residential sites in South Wales. The role demands strong leadership, operational management, and safety compliance while driving quality and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in the construction sector with a proven record of multi-site management. This high-impact leadership opportunity offers the chance to shape operational success in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivery in the construction sector.
• Experience managing regional budgets, programmes, and performances.
• Proficient in driving safety-first culture across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional construction and site leadership teams.
• Drive safety-first culture and ensure full compliance on all sites.
• Control budgets and production performance effectively.
• Oversee planning, delivery, and post-completion activities.
• Champion quality and continuous improvement in operations.

Skills

Multi-site operational management

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Safety leadership

Job description

Reference: OPSCARD01_1765972670
Posted: December 17, 2025

Regional Operations Director opportunity working for a stable tier one main contractor with an escalating turnover and plenty of opportunity ahead of them for growth.

This is an attractive role for an Operations Director to lead construction delivery across multiple residential sites in SW Wales.

This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for safety, quality, cost, programme, and people performance. You'll provide strategic direction to regional construction teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure residential developments are delivered safely, on time, and to a consistently high standard.

Regional Operations Director responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional construction and site leadership teams and reporting to MD.
• Drive safety-first culture and full compliance across all sites
• Control regional budgets, programmes, and production performance
• Oversee pre-start planning, delivery, and post-completion activities
• Champion quality, customer experience, and continuous improvement

The ideal Regional Operations Director

• A blend of skills doing multi-site operational management for a main contractor and/or developer.
• Looking for a true leader with strong commercial, people, and safety leadership skills
• Confident in the build sector and with a strong track record of delivery.