Operations Manager

United Living Group; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

United Living Group is seeking an experienced Social Housing Operations Manager to lead operational projects ensuring high standards and maximizing returns. The role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining compliance within the construction industry. Candidates should possess a Level 6 qualification and strong leadership capabilities.

Benefits

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Wellness programmes

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in managing multiple contracts across locations.
• Valid driving licence required.
• Contractual and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of operational projects to maximize returns and ensure health and safety standards.
• Build relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Drive participation in the Considerate Constructors Scheme.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Education

Level 6 qualification (NVQ) or construction related degree

Tools

Planning software

Job description

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United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future:

Property Services – We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients.

Infrastructure Services – Our team of infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical energy and water infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. The work we do supports the requirement for effective solutions to address the UK’s decarbonisation goals, and our processes minimise environmental and carbon impacts, whilst ensuring the safe and reliable operation of assets.

New Homes - As experienced and specialist new build housing contractors, we create homes and regenerate areas with communities in mind. We work collaboratively with registered partners, local authorities, and private developers to provide high quality, energy efficient, and sustainable homes for people to live and grow.

Connected - We connect people through fixed-line and wireless telecom infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and access to information for all. At United Living, we have one of the largest specialist in-house teams for project management, acquisition, design, construction, and maintenance in the UK.

United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future:

Property Services – We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients.

Infrastructure Services – Our team of infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical energy and water infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. The work we do supports the requirement for effective solutions to address the UK’s decarbonisation goals, and our processes minimise environmental and carbon impacts, whilst ensuring the safe and reliable operation of assets.

New Homes - As experienced and specialist new build housing contractors, we create homes and regenerate areas with communities in mind. We work collaboratively with registered partners, local authorities, and private developers to provide high quality, energy efficient, and sustainable homes for people to live and grow.

Connected - We connect people through fixed-line and wireless telecom infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and access to information for all. At United Living, we have one of the largest specialist in-house teams for project management, acquisition, design, construction, and maintenance in the UK.

Job Description

United Living Property Services is seeking an experienced Social Housing Operations Manager.

• Accountable for proactively managing the delivery of operational projects to programme in order to maximise returns and ensure high standards of health, safety, environmental, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Drive and support the operational teams to understand and contribute to the delivery of the overall business strategy.
• Create, develop and review Sector Strategy with the Business Director to support the Business Plan.
• Lead the delivery of the Sector objectives, targets and deliverables as outlined within the Business Plan ensuring standards meet client expectations and critical success factors.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders to establish excellent working relationships, built on trust and regular communication. Liaise with clients at a senior level, attend Core and Partnering meetings and functions, actively managing stakeholder perceptions.
• Lead by example on health and safety matters, ensuring that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified.
• Ensure there is a suite of design/procurement/construction programmes in place that are regularly reviewed and action taken to assist delivery on time.
• Ensure that the induction and contract delivery processes are being followed in line with the United Way of working.
• Ensure supply chain integration and collaboration appointing sub-contractor with best value in mind.
• Strategic responsibility for resource planning and allocation to projects including demobilisation.
• Manage, report and instigate continuous improvement by the effective use of KPIs.
• Contribute and support the procurement process for supply chain, liaising with other departments accordingly.
• Manage the Company’s obligations and rights under the terms of the contract.
• Jointly accountable, with the Commercial team, to ensure the effective control of finances on the contract.
• Provide up to date and accurate reports on the Contract progress and highlight any potential risk to the relevant parties.
• Drive compliance in line with regulatory requirements.
• Drive PQQ and tenders opportunities through the bid process, working with relevant bid teams and coordinating activities to meet submission deadlines.
• Lead the development of a superior workforce assessing their competencies, with a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and high performance. Support organisational and succession planning strategies. Lead all of the People responsibilities for the team including employee relations issues, undertaking and monitoring the completion of Performance & Development Reviews, supporting and coaching team members to achieve both individual and business objectives.
• For each project ensure robust processes to minimise defects.
• Promote best practice and sharing information / knowledge within the business.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures.
• Drive participation in the Considerate Constructors Scheme to achieve compliance.
• Any other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum relevant Level 6 qualification (NVQ) or relevant membership of professional body (MCIOB/MICE) and /or construction related degree
• Strong leadership capability with demonstrable experience in delivering multiple contracts across geographically dispersed locations
• Contractual and Commercially focussed, with a proven track record of delivering measurable operational performance
• Able to combine high levels of personal credibility with sound experience to inspire maximum confidence at all levels
• Valid driving licence is required
• Appropriate CSCS card
• SMSTS certificate desirable
• Proficient IT skills - word, excel & planning software etc.
• Programming and project management skills
• Knowledge of document management systems
  
  

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness programmes

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!

As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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