Operations Director

LG Project Consultancy Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Profit sharing

Benefits

Job summary

LG Project Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Director in Manchester to lead day-to-day operations, drive profitability and oversee multi-project delivery. You will shape strategy, manage budgets, and develop teams across construction and M&E sectors.

The role requires a commercially minded leader with a track record in high-level operations, client relationships and risk management. A company car, profit share and benefits accompany the £100,000–£120,000 salary.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior operations management or director-level roles.
• Strong background in construction, M&E, building services or related contracting.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and cross-functional teams.
• Solid commercial acumen including budget control and margins.
• Proven track record of operational improvements and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and coordinate project teams and departments.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to support growth and objectives.
• Manage project delivery ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Monitor financial performance, costs and margins to improve profitability.
• Lead and develop operational teams, fostering accountability and high performance.
• Plan resources and allocate labour across multiple projects.
• Maintain strong client, contractor and supplier relationships.
• Review systems to improve efficiency, consistency and performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality and regulations.
• Identify growth opportunities and support development of client relationships.
• Set and monitor KPIs, review results and implement improvements.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making and long-term planning.

Skills

Operations management

Director-level leadership

Construction industry

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Operations Director

Location: Manchester

Salary: £100,000-£120,000 + Profit Share, Company Car & Benefits

Employment Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

The Opportunity

LGP Consultancy is recruiting on behalf of an established and ambitious organisation within the construction and fit-out sector for an experienced Operations Director to join its senior leadership team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven leader to take ownership of operational performance, business growth and project delivery. You will play a key role in shaping the company's strategy, improving efficiency and driving profitability.

The package includes a competitive basic salary of £100,000-£120,000, a profit-sharing arrangement, a company car and additional benefits.

The Role

As Operations Director, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring projects, people and resources are aligned with the company's commercial objectives.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will drive operational excellence, strengthen client relationships and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Operational Leadership: Oversee business operations and coordinate project teams, departments and senior management.
• Business Strategy: Develop and implement operational strategies to support sustainable growth and long-term business objectives.
• Project Delivery: Maintain oversight of project performance, ensuring delivery meets agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Commercial Management: Monitor financial performance, costs and margins, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Team Leadership: Lead, develop and motivate operational teams, promoting accountability and a high-performance culture.
• Resource Planning: Ensure the effective allocation of labour, management and resources across multiple projects.
• Client Relationships: Develop strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Review systems and procedures to improve efficiency, consistency and operational performance.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and company policies.
• Business Development: Identify growth opportunities and support the development of new and existing client relationships.
• Performance Management: Establish and monitor KPIs, review operational results and implement improvements.
• Senior Leadership: Contribute to strategic decision-making, business planning and the achievement of company objectives.

About You

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded professional with a proven track record in senior operational management within construction, M&E, building services or a similar contracting environment.

You will be comfortable operating at director level, combining strategic thinking with a hands-on understanding of project delivery, commercial management and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in a senior operations management or director-level position.
• A strong background in construction, M&E, building services or a related contracting sector.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects, operational teams or business functions.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and margin improvement.
• A track record of implementing operational improvements and supporting business growth.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to develop teams, improve performance and manage competing priorities.
• A sound understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and operational compliance.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and strategic decision-making.

Candidates who have helped grow a contracting business, improve operational performance or deliver significant commercial results will be particularly attractive.

What\'s on Offer?

• £100,000-£120,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Profit-sharing arrangement linked to business performance.
• Company car.
• Additional company benefits.
• A senior leadership role with genuine influence over business strategy and operational performance.
• The opportunity to drive growth, profitability and continuous improvement.
• A long-term opportunity within an ambitious organisation.