Operations Manager

THG Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and grow the remediation division in London. The successful candidate will have proven experience in remediation, a strong background in management, and a track record of enhancing business while building client relationships. This key strategic position requires someone who is commercially astute and has the ability to drive profitability and manage diverse teams effectively. A competitive salary of £85,000 – £110,000 plus package is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in remediation (brownfield, contaminated land, enabling works, demolition, ground remediation, etc.).
• Strong background as an Operations Manager or Senior Contracts Manager.
• Demonstrable track record of winning new business and growing a work pipeline.
• Commercially astute with strong leadership skills.
• London-based with flexibility to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Full operational responsibility for the remediation division.
• Winning new work through client relationships, tenders and frameworks.
• Growing the division in terms of turnover, team size and market presence.
• Managing project teams, programmes, cost and delivery standards.
• Building and maintaining strong client and consultant relationships.
• Driving commercial performance and profitability.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Job description

Operations Manager – Remediation

London

£85,000 – £110,000 + package

THG Recruitment partner with a well‑established specialist remediation contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to lead and grow their remediation division.

This is a key strategic hire, suited to someone who can operate at both operational and commercial level, with the ability to win work, build client relationships and scale a division.

Key Responsibilities

• Full operational responsibility for the remediation division
• Winning new work through client relationships, tenders and frameworks
• Growing the division in terms of turnover, team size and market presence
• Managing project teams, programmes, cost and delivery standards
• Building and maintaining strong client and consultant relationships
• Driving commercial performance and profitability

Requirements

• Proven experience in remediation (brownfield, contaminated land, enabling works, demolition, ground remediation, etc.)
• Strong background as an Operations Manager / Senior Contracts Manager
• Demonstrable track record of winning new business and growing a work pipeline
• Commercially astute with strong leadership skills
• London‑based with flexibility to travel as required