Operations Manager

Think Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for temp to perm role in Manchester. You will manage operations across diverse projects from fit-outs to housing refurbishments, ensuring compliance and efficiency. This senior role offers growth opportunities within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial fit-out and fire protection.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and site teams.
• Client-facing role requiring strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of commercial projects.
• Coordinate multiple sites and subcontractors.
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance across all works.

Skills

Operational Management

Project Coordination

Quality Assurance

Client Management

Job description

Operations Manager
Location: Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Temp to Perm
Rate: 350 per shift

Our client, a well-established SME contractor, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day delivery across a broad range of commercial and compliance-based projects. The company specialises in commercial fit-outs, passive fire protection works (FIRAS), electrical installations, and social housing refurbishments.

This is a senior, hands-on position reporting directly into a Company Director. You'll be responsible for managing operational workload, coordinating multiple sites and subcontractors, and ensuring consistent quality, safety, and compliance across all works.

Requirements:

• Proven experience overseeing commercial fit-out, passive fire protection, electrical installation and housing works

• Ability to manage multiple projects and site teams simultaneously

• Client-facing, commercially aware, and highly organised

• Available to start immediately with a view to permanent employment

Opportunity to join a growing business and take ownership of its operational delivery.