Regional Operations Director

Fawkes & Reece; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Cardiff is seeking a Regional Operations Director to oversee multiple residential projects. This high-impact role requires a proven leader with a strong background in operational management and a commitment to safety and quality. Responsibilities include developing site leadership teams, driving compliance, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential construction and a track record of successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in residential construction as an Operations Director.
• Skilled in multi-site operational management for main contractors or developers.
• Strong leadership qualities focusing on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional construction and site leadership teams.
• Drive a safety-first culture and ensure compliance across all sites.
• Control budgets and programme performance for regional operations.
• Oversee planning and delivery of construction projects.
• Champion quality and customer experience in all developments.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Safety management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Regional Operations Director

Regional Operations Director opportunity working for a stable tier one main contractor with an escalating turnover and plenty of opportunity ahead of them for growth.

This is an attractive role for an Operations Director to lead construction delivery across multiple residential sites in SW Wales.

This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for safety, quality, cost, programme, and people performance. You’ll provide strategic direction to regional construction teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure residential developments are delivered safely, on time, and to a consistently high standard.

Regional Operations Director responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional construction and site leadership teams and reporting to MD.
• Drive safety-first culture and full compliance across all sites
• Control regional budgets, programmes, and production performance
• Oversee pre-start planning, delivery, and post-completion activities
• Champion quality, customer experience, and continuous improvement

The ideal Regional Operations Director

• Proven experience working in a similar role working in residential construction
• A blend of skills doing multi-site operational management for a main contractor and/or developer.
• Looking for a true leader with strong commercial, people, and safety leadership skills
• Confident in the build sector and with a strong track record of delivery.

Please do get in touch with Aurienne from Fawkes & Reece for more information.

07305059524 or [e-mail]