Operations Director — Bespoke Joinery Delivery (Profit Share)

Universal-Business-Team; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Company Car/Allowance

Job summary

Universal-Business-Team in Reading, Berkshire, seeks an Operations Director to own the full project delivery lifecycle from contract handover to final account. The role leads Project Management, Design and Procurement, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery to the highest craftsmanship standards.

The successful candidate will drive margin protection, operational discipline and a high-performing team culture, with significant on-site collaboration and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading operational delivery within a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management, Design and Procurement teams as an integrated operation.
• Ensure projects are delivered on programme, on budget and to high-quality standards.
• Maintain visibility across live projects with accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Oversee contract risk management, variations and commercial decisions.
• Coordinate design, procurement, manufacturing and site delivery to protect margin.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Programmes management

Job description

Universal-Business-Team in Reading, Berkshire, seeks an Operations Director to own the full project delivery lifecycle from contract handover to final account. The role leads Project Management, Design and Procurement, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery to the highest craftsmanship standards.

The successful candidate will drive margin protection, operational discipline and a high-performing team culture, with significant on-site collaboration and leadership responsibilities.