Operations Manager

Walker & Sloan; West of England; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Walker & Sloan in Bristol is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead multiple project delivery teams across the UK, ensuring safety, efficiency and profitability. You will mentor Project Managers, develop operational processes, and work with the commercial team to optimise performance.

This is a senior role with strategic influence on growth and future plans. The role includes overseeing handover to completion, coordinating resources, procurement and subcontractors, and upholding

Qualifications

• Experience in operational or project delivery management within construction.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously and led project managers.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, subcontractor management, and commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple projects from handover to completion.
• Monitor programmes, resources, procurement and subcontractor activity.
• Support and mentor Project Managers and site teams.
• Collaborate with commercial team to maintain profitability and manage risks.
• Develop and improve operational procedures to ensure consistent delivery and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Contract management

Program scheduling

Job description

Location: Bristol
Sector: Specialist Construction / Design & Build
Salary: Up to £85,000 + Package

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join an established and growing specialist construction contractor based in Bristol.

The business delivers a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects across the UK, working with clients in a range of industrial, commercial and specialist environments.

This is a senior leadership position offering responsibility for the performance of the company’s project delivery function, overseeing multiple Project Managers and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

You’ll play an important role in the continued development of the business, helping strengthen operational processes, develop the delivery team and support its long-term growth.

Role Overview

As Operations Manager, you’ll take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects across the business, providing leadership and direction to Project Managers and their respective site teams.

You’ll oversee project performance from the initial handover through to completion, ensuring programmes, resources, procurement and subcontractor activities are effectively coordinated.

Working closely with the commercial team, you’ll monitor project profitability, identify risks and opportunities and ensure the business maintains strong commercial performance across its portfolio.

You’ll also take responsibility for developing and improving operational procedures, ensuring consistency in project delivery, reporting, quality and health and safety standards.

A key part of the position will involve supporting and mentoring your Project Managers, helping them resolve challenges, manage client relationships and deliver projects successfully.

You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team, providing regular updates on operational performance while contributing to wider business planning, resource management and future growth.

About You

You are an experienced construction professional with a strong background in operational or project delivery management, ideally gained within a specialist contractor or subcontracting environment.

You’ll have previously managed multiple projects simultaneously and be comfortable overseeing Project Managers rather than focusing solely on the delivery of an individual scheme.

You’ll possess a strong understanding of construction processes, subcontractor management, programming and commercial performance, alongside the ability to identify and resolve operational challenges.

Experience working within specialist construction, fit-out, refurbishment or technically demanding environments would be particularly advantageous.

You may currently be working as an Operations Manager, Construction Manager, Senior Contracts Manager or Head of Projects and be looking for an opportunity to take greater responsibility within a growing business.

Above all, you’ll be a confident leader with strong communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to develop teams while maintaining high standards of project delivery.

Company Profile

You’ll be joining an established specialist construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects across the UK.

The business has developed long-standing relationships with a diverse client base and continues to invest in its people, processes and operational capabilities.

With an established project pipeline and ambitious plans for continued growth, this is an opportunity to become a key member of the senior management team and make a genuine contribution to the future direction of the business.

What’s in it for you?

Salary up to £85,000

Competitive benefits package

Senior operational leadership position

Responsibility for an established project delivery team

Involvement in business strategy and operational development

Varied portfolio of specialist construction projects

Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the business

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a B Corp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors, developers and consultancies across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality.