Operations Director

Kier Group plc.; Chapeltown; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. in the North region seeks an Operations Director for the Building Solutions team based in the Regional Office North (Sheffield base). You will lead delivery of high‑quality construction projects, manage P&L, and drive profitable growth across the region.

Reporting to the Regional Director, you will develop strategies with pre‑construction and delivery teams, build strong client relationships, and ensure safety, quality and on‑time performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a collaborative influencer managing client, supply chain and external stakeholder landscapes.
• Proven track record of coaching, developing and leading diverse and inclusive teams to empower, trust and delivery.
• Emotionally intelligent leadership accountable for people, customers, safety and operational performance.
• Experience setting clear goals and targets to drive business execution.
• Clear, authentic communication to motivate and inspire a high‑performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of projects within the region, overseeing a diverse portfolio of operational and pre‑construction projects across different clients and frameworks.
• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and identifying opportunities for business expansion.
• Leading, managing and inspiring a team of highly motivated employees, providing opportunities and development for all.
• Working with preconstruction teams to develop work winning strategies and executing successful pre‑construction and mobilisation programmes.
• Building high performing teams and representing the business with public sector and private clients through existing networks and developing new relationships.

Job description

We're looking for an Operations Director to join our Building Solutions team based in Regional office North (Current base is Sheffield)., Location: Regional office North (Current base is Sheffield)Hours: Agile working available by agreement - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

The Kier Places Building Solutions business delivers circa £80m revenue nationally through its business hubs, with ambitious plans to double in size by 2028. Reporting to the Regional Director, this role will provide leadership and management across the Northern part of the country, working towards developing and delivering a profitable target revenue of £40m+. You'll be accountable for P&L business operations, implementation of the business plan, and leading the team to profitably grow market share within the region whilst ensuring safe, on-time delivery.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Operations Director, you'll be working within the Building Solutions team, supporting them in delivering high-quality construction projects and driving profitable growth. Your day to day will include:

• Managing the delivery of projects within the region, overseeing a diverse portfolio of operational and pre-construction projects across different clients and frameworks
• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and identifying opportunities for business expansion
• Leading, managing and inspiring a team of highly motivated employees, providing opportunities and development for all
• Working with preconstruction teams to develop work winning strategies and executing successful pre-construction and mobilisation programmes
• Building high performing teams and representing the business with public sector and private clients through existing networks and developing new relationships

What are we looking for?

This role of Operations Director is great for you if:

• You have demonstrable experience as a collaborative influencer able to navigate client, supply chain and external stakeholder landscapes
• You have a proven track record of coaching, developing and leading diverse and inclusive teams to create an environment of empowerment, trust and delivery
• You are an emotionally intelligent leader accountable for people, customers, financial, safety and operational performance
• You have significant experience setting clear goals and targets to drive business execution
• You communicate with clarity and authenticity to motivate and inspire people, creating an inclusive high-performance culture

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.