Operations Manager – Facades / Re-Cladding

Albion Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a seasoned Operations Manager to lead a new division in Manchester. This pivotal role involves overseeing the delivery of significant recladding and fire remediation projects, valued up to £20M. The successful candidate will have the chance to shape the regional business unit, ensuring operational excellence and fostering strong client relationships. Join a respected contractor known for high-quality external envelope solutions and take the next step in your career with clear progression into senior management. If you are ambitious, proactive, and ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Clear career progression into Senior Management

Performance-related bonus scheme

Opportunity to shape and lead a new regional operation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior operational roles in construction.
• Strong background in facades and fire remediation projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of recladding and fire remediation projects.
• Lead and develop high-performing project teams across multiple sites.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Team Development

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Job description

Operations Manager – Facades / Re-Cladding

Location: Manchester Division

Company: A nationally recognised specialist contractor delivering high-quality external envelope solutions across the UK, known for expertise in fire remediation and recladding.

About the Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a newly established Manchester division. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape and grow a regional business unit from the ground up, with a clear path into the Senior Management Team.

The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of recladding and fire remediation projects valued up to £20M, acting as Principal Contractor. The role requires operational leadership across multiple sites, commercial oversight, team development, and client relationship management.

Salary & Benefits:

• Clear career progression into the Senior Management
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Opportunity to shape and lead a new regional operation

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior operational role such as Operations Manager, Senior Contracts Manager, or similar
• Strong background in facades, cladding, and external envelope systems, ideally including fire remediation projects
• Experience delivering projects as Principal Contractor, with values up to £10m
• Excellent knowledge of building safety regulations, CDM, and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to build, manage and lead high-performing project teams
• Commercially minded with excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Ambitious, proactive, and committed to building a successful regional presence

This is a unique opportunity to lead a new regional division and play a strategic role in the success of a respected and expanding construction business.

To apply:

Please contact [e-mail] or call [phone]

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Project Management

Industries: Construction