Operations Director

Fawkes & Reece London; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Operations Director for a 6‑month initial contract in Sheffield, with a view to permanent employment. The role is paid via Umbrella at day rates between £450 and £650, with weekly pay on a Friday.

You will manage regional projects, coordinate resources, build client relationships and support pre-construction and mobilisation activities to drive safe, compliant delivery across multiple clients and frameworks.

Qualifications

• Gold or Black CSCS Card required.
• SMSTS certification required or preferred.
• Basic DBS (must be completed before start).
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of projects within the region, overseeing a portfolio of operational and pre-construction projects across different clients and frameworks.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships to address needs and identify opportunities for business expansion.
• Lead the regional SMT to deliver a safe, healthy and inclusive environment with YOY performance improvements and strong safety culture.
• Lead, manage and motivate a diverse team, providing development opportunities for all employees.
• Work with pre-construction teams to develop work-winning strategies and drive mobilisation.
• Represent the business to public sector and blue-chip clients, leveraging existing networks and building new relationships.

Skills

CSCS Card

SMSTS

DBS Check

Driving Licence

Job description

6 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACT W/ VIEW TO PERM - TIER ONE CONTRACTOR - PAID VIA UMBRELLA (NO CIS)

We're Hiring: Operations Director

Location: Sheffield

Sectors: Tier one contractor

Day rate: £450 to £640 per day paid Umbrella (no CIS or Ltd)

Duration: Initial 6 months - potential view to permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities of the Operations Director:

• To manage the delivery of projects within the region including managing resources, overseeing a portfolio of operational and pre-construction projects across different clients and frameworks.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and concerns and identify opportunities for business expansion through client satisfaction and referrals.
• Working with the regional SMT to deliver a safe, healthy and inclusive welbeing environment, delivering YOY improved performance across the Region ensuring the highest standards, compliance with process and strongest of safety cultures.
• To lead, manage, motivate and inspire a team of diverse highly motivated employees, providing opportunities and development for all employees.
• Accountable for working with the pre-construction teams to aid the development of work winning strategies and taking this forward into successful execution of pre-construction and mobilisation programmes.
• Represent the business and connect with both public sector and blue-chip private clients, through existing networks of consultant relationships and the skills to build new relationships.

Experience Required for the Site Foreman:

• Proven experience as an Operations Director or Manager
• Gold or Black CSCS Card
• SMSTS
• Basic DBS (must be complete before start)
• Driving licence required

Day rate/salary:

• Day rate £450 to £650 per day paid via Umbrella
• Weekly pay on a Friday