Operations Director - Part time

Technical Moves; Silsoe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building consultancy is seeking a Practice Director to lead operational management and influence strategic goals. This pivotal role requires a strong understanding of construction contracts and an ownership mindset. The position offers a competitive salary, healthcare, and profit sharing as part of a flexible employment arrangement.

Benefits

Healthcare

6% pension

Generous profit share

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-chartership experience.
• Understanding of UK construction consultancy contracts.
• Experience in employer's agent responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operational management of a team of technical consultants.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans.
• Drive improvement in construction processes.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Operational management

Contractual processes understanding

Construction monitoring

Education

Construction-related degree

Chartered status with RICS, APM, CIOB, ICE, RIBA

Job description

If you are a seasoned professional in building consultancy who paused your career to raise a family, CLW are able to offer a leadership opportunity on a flexible, part-time/balanced basis. We're expanding and your expertise remains invaluable. We recognise that retaining experienced talent requires accommodating diverse working patterns and supporting career re-entry with empathy and structure and your drive and leadership can help shape our future.

CLW is the UK’s leading specialist basement waterproofing consultancy. We pride ourselves on our expertise and dedication to deliver robust, risk-free solutions for high-value prestigious projects. Working on top-tier design teams, we are on a mission to be the premier choice for structural waterproofing design input. We have a key opportunity for a highly capable Practice Director to play a pivotal role in achieving our ambitious goals of being recognised as THE premier choice for structural waterproofing design input.

Operating within an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EoS) model, we are looking for a Practice Director who will function as theIntegrator at the Heart of Our Success. This crucial leadership position is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of our talented team of technical consultants. You will be the steady hand who ensures our strategic goals, set in collaboration with our Technical Director, are translated into clear, actionable plans and executed with precision.

It's time to shift the construction industry. We're driven by the belief that poor contractual processes, the race to the bottom on price, and unsustainable pressure on consultants are holding the industry back. We're here to change that, leveraging our deep understanding of procurement and contract strategy to drive improvement from the top down

We need someone with an ownership mindset. A natural completer-finisherfrom a leading building or construction consultancy who takes pride in structuring and optimising business operations. Build on current success to take the business to the next levels.

You should possess:

• A construction-related degree (Chartered status with RICS, APM, CIOB, ICE, RIBA is preferred).
• A minimum of 5 years post-chartership experience with a leading building or construction consultancy.
• A deep understanding of UK construction consultancy contracts, defect analysis, and procurement.
• Experience in construction monitoring and employer’s agent responsibilities.

Why Choose CLW?

• Receive a competitive salary (from£70,000), healthcare, a 6% pension, and generous profit share within the business (Circa £10k).
• Take ownership of a key leadership role within a niche sector renowned for its expertise.
• Be a key decision-maker, directly influencing our long-term success.
• Join a company whovalues credibility, expertise, and impact.

If you are a highly organised, ambitious professional with a strong sense of responsibility, high standards,and the experience to excel in this pivotal role, we encourage you to apply. Join the team at CLW and become an integral part of our continued success.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Location: Olney, Northamptonshire (minimum 3 days per week in office, with some travel to London)

Employment Type: Full-time (Part-time considered for a high-calibre candidate)