Operations Director

Fawkes & Reece Group; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead operational performance across commercial interiors, fit-out and refurbishment projects, with a strong tilt toward education-sector work. You will oversee project delivery, manufacturing, procurement, logistics and installation, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time and within budget.

You will work closely with the Commercial Director to support commercial performance, cost control and overall

Qualifications

• Senior-level operational leadership experience in construction, interiors or fit-out.
• Proven track record in managing multi-project delivery from design to handover.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgeting, margins and profitability focus.
• Experience collaborating with commercial teams and stakeholders.
• Hands-on leader with a solutions-focused mindset and strong people skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop opérational and project delivery teams.
• Oversee multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity and performance.
• Collaborate with Commercial Director to maximise profitability and control costs.
• Support budget management, forecasting and resource planning.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and installation teams.
• Improve processes and overall project delivery.
• Ensure high standards of quality, health and safety.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Stakeholder management

Health and safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

ERP systems

Job description

Reference: OPSDEDU_1794238263
Posted: November 9, 2026

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Operations Director to join an established business specialising in commercial interiors, fit-out and refurbishment, with a strong focus on education-sector projects.

The Role

Taking responsibility for operational performance, you will oversee project delivery, manufacturing, procurement, logistics and installation, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time and within budget.

Working closely with the Commercial Director, you will support commercial performance, cost control and profitability across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing operational and project delivery teams.
• Overseeing multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Driving operational efficiency, productivity and performance.
• Working alongside the Commercial Director to maximise project profitability and manage costs.
• Supporting budget management, forecasting and resource planning.
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and installation teams.
• Improving processes and overall project delivery.
• Ensuring high standards of quality, health and safety.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role.
• Background in commercial interiors, fit-out or refurbishment.
• Strong understanding of project delivery from design through to installation and handover.
• Good commercial acumen, with an understanding of project costs, budgets, margins and profitability.
• Experience working collaboratively with commercial teams.
• An effective leader with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in operational delivery within a specialist business, working closely with the senior leadership team to support its continued growth.