Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Banbury; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee MEP projects across South England. This remote role requires weekly travel and offers a competitive salary with a car allowance. Join a collaborative team focused on quality and innovation in delivering high-value projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Remote working flexibility

Weekly travel allowance

Ongoing training and professional development

Health and wellness initiatives

Inclusive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Strong track record in MEP project delivery.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects in construction.
• Deep understanding of project controls and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple MEP projects across South England.
• Oversee Project and Construction Managers ensuring safety and quality.
• Track project KPIs and maintain relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

MEP Project Delivery

Job description

Job Description

Role: Operations Manager – South England

Type: Permanent/Full-time

Location: Remote, with travel

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + car allowance + benefits

This award-winning MEP contractor has been delivering full Mechanical and Electrical building services for over 45 years across sectors such as Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Healthcare, Commercial, and High-End Residential.

With a strong presence in the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, they offer complete turnkey solutions from design and installation to commissioning and ongoing maintenance. Their commitment to quality, safety, and innovation has earned them a reputation as a trusted delivery partner on complex, high-value projects.

What you’ll be doing:

As Operations Manager for MEP Projects, you’ll be responsible for leading the successful delivery of multiple concurrent MEP projects across the South of England. You’ll manage a wide-ranging portfolio, supporting Project Managers, Engineers, and Construction Managers to ensure every scheme is completed to the highest standards.

This is a remote-based role, but you’ll need to travel to project sites once per week and attend the company’s West Midlands-based head office roughly once per week for key meetings, updates, and collaboration.

You’ll be hands-on with operational delivery while providing leadership and strategic oversight across all active sites.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) projects across the South of England.
• Attend tender handovers and project start-up meetings, ensuring a smooth transition into the delivery phase.
• Directly oversee and support Project and Construction Managers, driving successful execution across safety, programme, budget, and quality.
• Review and guide commissioning plans, ensuring alignment with overall project milestones.
• Foster a proactive, delivery-focused team culture with a strong emphasis on accountability and ownership.
• Track project KPIs, risk registers, and commercial performance, ensuring operational and commercial teams work in close alignment.
• Provide regular leadership updates during visits to head office and site.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure repeat business and high levels of satisfaction.

What we’re looking for:

• A strong track record in MEP project delivery with a mechanical or electrical background.
• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Deep understanding of project controls, commissioning, and budget management.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to get the best out of delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and commercial awareness.
• Comfortable with remote working and travelling weekly to both sites and the West Midlands office.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be joining a high-performing team within a forward-thinking contractor that values its people and projects. Expect a supportive working environment with plenty of autonomy and room to grow.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Remote working flexibility
• Weekly travel allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture