Operations Manager - Bedford

Michael Page; Bedford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance or company vehicle

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

autonomy and progression opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee multiple high-rise residential projects across social housing, driving delivery, safety and quality across a regional portfolio.

The role requires leading Project Managers and site teams, ensuring on-time, within-budget outcomes while maximising value and managing contractual risks. A strategic leader with strong stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior operations roles within construction.
• Deliver high-rise residential projects, including social housing/regeneration.
• Experience managing multi-million pound project portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and project controls.
• Demonstrable leadership of large operational teams.
• Commercially astute with contractual/financial performance focus.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Relevant construction qualification or degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of multiple high-rise residential projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Manage and support Project Managers, Contracts Managers and site-based teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Drive programme performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with housing associations, local authorities, consultants and subcontractors.
• Oversee resource planning and allocation across multiple projects.
• Support commercial teams to maximise profitability and manage contractual risks.
• Monitor project performance, implementing corrective action where required.
• Champion health, safety, quality and environmental best practice across all operations.
• Contribute to business planning, growth initiatives and operational strategy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Health and safety compliance

Contractual and financial management

People leadership

High-rise residential delivery

Education

Relevant construction qualification or degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple high-value high-rise residential projects across the social housing sector. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for driving operational performance, project delivery, safety, quality and commercial outcomes across a significant regional portfolio.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established contractor specialising in social housing refurbishment, regeneration and new-build projects throughout the UK. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering complex residential schemes, they are investing heavily in their operational leadership team to support continued growth and the delivery of major high-rise developments.

Description

• Lead the operational delivery of multiple high-rise residential projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Manage and support Project Managers, Contracts Managers and site-based teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Drive programme performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with housing associations, local authorities, consultants and subcontractors.
• Oversee resource planning and allocation across multiple projects.
• Support commercial teams to maximise profitability and manage contractual risks.
• Monitor project performance, implementing corrective action where required.
• Champion health, safety, quality and environmental best practice across all operations.
• Contribute to business planning, growth initiatives and operational strategy.

Profile

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Contracts Director or similar senior leadership role within construction.
• Strong track record delivering high-rise residential projects, ideally within the social housing, affordable housing or regeneration sectors.
• Experience managing multi-million pound project portfolios.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, programme management and project controls.
• Demonstrable leadership experience managing large operational teams.
• Commercially astute with a solid understanding of contractual and financial performance management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Relevant construction qualification, degree or equivalent industry experience.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and car allowance or company vehicle
• Performance-related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlementOpportunity to lead flagship high-rise residential projects
• Significant autonomy and influence within a growing business
• Clear progression towards regional and director-level leadership opportunities
• Exposure to major regeneration and social housing programmes with long-term secured work pipeline

Equality, diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.