Operations Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking an Operations Manager in East Kilbride to manage repairs and construction projects. The role requires strong leadership skills, knowledge of social housing repairs, and the ability to work with multiple teams. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated, IT literate, and possess a UK driving licence. This role offers a client-based environment with flexible site locations.

Benefits

Flexible site locations

Full setup of laptop and mobile phone

Company car or car allowance

Responsibilities

• Manage repairs, maintenance, and construction projects.
• Lead and manage a team including supervisors and trades.
• Liaise with the commercial team daily.
• Monitor KPIs and client feedback.
• Oversee health and safety on site and programmes.
• Act as the main contact for clients, managing materials and budgets.
• Project and programme management with regular updates.

Skills

Construction related qualification

Managing multiple sites

Social housing repairs

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Excellent written communication

IT literate (Microsoft Office)

UK driving licence

Job description

Operations Manager

Regional Operations Manager

Cornwall

Start ASAP – permanent contract – immediate start

The Company:

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment – from executive to operative level. With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a National Contractor, who are looking for a Regional Operations Manager based in Cornwall.

Our client a repairs, maintenance and projects contractor, is looking for a Regional Operations Manager to be based in Cornwall. Ideally applicants will have a public sector, refurbishment and construction experience.

Day to Day:

• Day to day management of repairs, maintenance and construction projects.
• Lead and manage a team of supervisors, trades, subbies and supply chain.
• Daily liaison with the commercial team.
• Monitor KPIs, and client feedback, progression.
• Oversee all H&S on site, programme of works.
• Point of contact for the client, managing materials, budgets.
• Project Management and programme management with regular client and head office updates.

Requirements (Skills & Qualifications):

• Construction related qualification would be beneficial.
• Experience of managing multiple sites at once.
• Experience of social housing repairs, maintenance & refurbishment.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Self‑motivated and keen to progress career.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• IT literate using Microsoft office programmes, outlook & PowerPoint.
• UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Client based role, with flexible site locations around Bristol.
• Full set up of laptop mobile phone provided.
• Company car or car allowance.

Please apply or contact Kirsty Rutlidge at Build Recruitment for further details or call me on 07494 544 290. We’ll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We’ll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process. From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We’ll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.