Operations Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national contractor is seeking an Operations Manager based in Devon, responsible for managing repairs, maintenance, and construction projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in public sector refurbishment, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple sites. The role includes leading a team and ensuring Health & Safety compliance. Benefits include a company car or allowance, laptop, and mobile phone. Applicants should hold a construction-related qualification and possess a UK driving license.

Benefits

Flexible site locations

Laptop and mobile phone setup

Company car or car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector refurbishment and construction.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Possession of a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day repairs, maintenance and construction projects.
• Lead and manage a team of supervisors, trades and supply chain.
• Liaise daily with the commercial team.
• Monitor KPIs and client feedback.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance on site.

Skills

Managing multiple sites

Social housing repairs

Excellent communication skills

IT literate (Microsoft Office)

Self-motivated

Education

Construction related qualification

Job description

Overview

Operations Manager based in Devon.

About the Client

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services to the built environment. Offices in London, Manchester and the South West. Specialising in housing, construction, facilities management, property, surveying, health & safety and sales.

Our client is a national contractor looking for an Operations Manager to be based in Devon. Applicants should have 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, client feedback and progression.
• Oversee all H&S on site and 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 Devon.
• Full setup of laptop, mobile phone provided.
• Company car or car allowance.

Contact

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. 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.