Operations Manager - Construction / Refurbs

Howells Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Howells Recruitment is recruiting an Operations Manager for refurbishment projects based in Birmingham. The role leads teams across roofing and external works on high-rise blocks, with project values around £20m+ and a focus on delivering on time and within budget.

You will manage Project Managers, Site Managers, and subcontractors, driving profitability and quality while expanding into a regional portfolio. West Midlands travel is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading refurbishment projects on high-rise blocks.
• SMSTS & NVQ Level 6 or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee teams delivering refurbishment projects within budget and schedule.
• Lead contracts and manage Project Managers, Site Managers, Resident Liaison Officers and subcontractors.
• Travel across the West Midlands to deliver projects.
• Drive profitability and manage variations/extra works.

Skills

refurbishment leadership

budget & cost control

team leadership

quality & customer service

profitability & change management

process management

customer management

financial understanding

SMSTS & NVQ Level 6

Job description

Operations Manager - Refurbishments
West Midlands based
£80K - £95K + Car Allowance + Benefits

We are working with a leading national regeneration contractor to recruit an Operations Manager to join their highly successful team based in Birmingham.

The Operations Manager will oversee teams delivering refurbishment projects, including roofing, cladding, and associated external works on high rise blocks. We are looking for candidates with comparable refurbishment experience on high risk buildings and live environments working for a Main Contractor. The successful candidate will have experience managing projects of £20m+.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven Operations Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a determined and motivated attitude. You will be instrumental in managing the contracts and leading a team of Project Managers, Site Manager's, Resident Liaison Officers, and subcontractors. This role will grow into a regional position, with further secured projects to be added to your portfolio.

Operations Manager Key Skills/Requirements:

• Ensure the delivery of the projects within the budget and time scales specified
• Experience in a similar management position leading on complex refurbishment projects
• Focus on motivation of the workforce to deliver on time and to budget
• Focus on quality, customer service and deliver
• Driving profitability of the contract to include pricing and delivering of extra works
• Process Management and Programming experience
• Management of the customer
• Have an understanding of the financials on the contract
• SMSTS & NVQ Level 6 or equivalent

Operations Manager Salary & Package

You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive up to £95,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits.

Travel across the West Midlands will be required for this role.