Operations Manager

Streamline Search; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable electrical contractor in Bromley is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee delivery of commercial electrical projects across London. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior delivery role and a track record of managing projects over £200k. Responsibilities include coordinating resources, ensuring project performance, and using Simpro software. This position offers competitive salary, company vehicle, and growth opportunities into operational leadership.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Free gym membership

Annual health check/wellbeing assessment

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager or senior electrical delivery role.
• Demonstrated track record delivering £200k+ commercial electrical projects.
• Experience managing multiple live sites concurrently.
• Strong programme planning, labour management, and organisational skills.
• Solid commercial awareness including variations, margins, and delivery risk.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the delivery of multiple live commercial electrical projects.
• Own programme planning, sequencing, and coordination across all sites.
• Manage labour resources, site supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Act as the first point of escalation for site and delivery issues.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification.
• Monitor project performance against labour and cost forecasts.
• Identify, manage and control variations in real time.
• Support valuations and cashflow forecasting.
• Protect project margins through proactive operational management.
• Enforce full and consistent use of Simpro across all projects.

Tools

Simpro

Job description

Operations Manager

Our client is a well-established and growing electrical contractor delivering commercial projects across London and the South East. Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial schemes, they provide integrated electrical and building systems solutions for repeat and new clients.

What's in it for you?

• Hours: Monday to Friday, typically 07:00-15:00 or 08:00-16:00, depending on project requirements.
• Location: At least 3 days per week in the office, with site visits as required, and approximately 2 days working from home.
• Additional Requirements: Occasional evenings and Saturdays. Sites are primarily in central London, with others across the city.
• Salary: £65,000-£75,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Leave: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company Vehicle: Company car or car allowance.
• Bonus: Performance-related.
• Pension
• Phone and laptop supplied.
• Wellbeing & Perks: Free gym membership via Hussle app (multi-gym access) and annual health check/wellbeing assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the delivery of multiple live commercial electrical projects.
• Own programme planning, sequencing, and coordination across all sites.
• Manage labour resources, site supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Act as the first point of escalation for site and delivery issues.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification.

Commercial & Margin Control

• Monitor project performance against labour and cost forecasts.
• Identify, manage and control variations in real time.
• Support valuations and cashflow forecasting.
• Protect project margins through proactive operational management.

Integrated Building Systems Coordination

• Electrical installation works.
• Data and structured cabling systems.
• Fire alarm systems (via specialist subcontractors).
• Security and access control systems.
• Coordination with mechanical and other building services interfaces.

Systems & Process (Simpro)

• Enforce full and consistent use of Simpro across all projects.
• Ensure accurate job setup, labour tracking, and forecasting.
• Use system data to inform delivery decisions and performance management.

Leadership, Health & Safety

• Set clear expectations and lead a structured, calm delivery culture.
• Oversee RAMS, permits, and statutory compliance.
• Ensure works comply with BS 7671, Building Regulations, and client standards.

Role Requirements

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager or senior electrical delivery role.
• Demonstrated track record delivering £200k+ commercial electrical projects.
• Experience managing multiple live sites concurrently.
• Strong programme planning, labour management, and organisational skills.
• Solid commercial awareness including variations, margins, and delivery risk.
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable

• Commercial or retail fit‑out experience.
• Exposure to integrated building systems.
• Experience using Simpro or similar job management software.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• ECS / NICEIC background.

Progression & Development

This role is designed to grow alongside the business. A formal performance and salary review will take place after 6-9 months, followed by ongoing annual reviews. For the right individual, there is a clear pathway into broader operational leadership and progression to a Director‑level position as the company continues to scale.

Please be aware this job description is a general overview and subject to change as per our clients' needs.