Operations Director (Demolition, Enabling & Remediation Works)

R.Collard; Hook; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in waste management and demolition is seeking an Operations Director to lead contract management and ensure operational excellence. This role involves strategic planning, resource management, and compliance with HSQE standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management within the demolition sector, showcasing leadership and effective communication skills. Join a supportive team in a family-run business that values its employees and offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Life assurance (5 x Salary)

Private medical insurance (after 3 months service)

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Free company social events

Qualifications

• Experience in contracts and operations management within demolition or enabling works.
• Ability to identify operational performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract planning, resources, and compliance with HSQE legislation.
• Develop relationships with clients and industry bodies for reputation enhancement.

Skills

Operations Management

Contract Management

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

HSQE Compliance

Education

HNC or Degree in Construction

Membership of Professional Body

Job description

Operations Director (Demolition, Enabling & Remediation Works)

Operations Director (Demolition, Enabling & Remediation Works)

Due to a strengthening order book, the Collard Group are seeking an experienced Operations Director to ensure the smooth and efficient planning, management and resourcing of contracts to the satisfaction of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support bid submissions where required and then ensure contract programmes are developed and communicated with any risks identified with mitigation actions agreed
• Ensure project forecasts are developed with the commercial team and reviewing performance to ensure targets are met on all projects
• Ensure that the commercial team and client are aware of any potential variations in a timely manner
• Ensure all works carried out comply with all current HSQE legislation and company management systems and policies whilst providing visible HSQE leadership
• Review contracting work load and planning the resources required for each project. Manage the availability, recruitment and training of skilled operators and site management teams to ensure the capability exists to meet business requirements
• Ensure that the site teams are getting the right technical support and resources to achieve a successful contract outcome. Manage and motivate teams, setting clear expectations and ensuring feedback on individual performance is provided both informally and formally where required
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, industry bodies and other external organisations to ensure that the company reputation is maintained and enhanced.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a similar contracts and operations management role ideally within the demolition or enabling works sectors
• Ability to provide a clear picture on operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and push projects forward in a challenging commercial environment
• An effective team player and communicator with strong presentation skills in front of a wide audience
• HNC or degree qualified in a construction related subject (desirable)
• Membership of a professional body e.g. Institution of Demolition Engineers (desirable)
• IOSH Managing Safely, IOSH Leading Safely (desirable)

PLEASE NOTE: We also require all candidates to provide proof they have the right to work in the UK and are unable to proceed with applications for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive salary dependent upon experience
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Life assurance (5 x Salary)
• Private medical insurance (after 3 months service)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Supportive team operating as part a family run business with free company social events

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Job Overview

Location

Eversley, Hook, Hampshire

Job Title

Operations Director (Demolition, Enabling & Remediation Works)

The Collard Group is one of the largest privately-owned waste management companies in the South of England and a leading demolition specialist nationwide.

Our 400-strong team operate from nine recycling facilities across five counties and contracts across the UK. With over 150 lorries our recycling operations cover Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey and we have the capacity to process over 1m tonnes of waste and recycled aggregates every year.

We have grown year-on-year into a multi-disciplined provider of demolition, remediation, earthworks, waste management, recycling, virgin and recycled aggregates and ready-mix concrete.