Regional Operations Director

Cotech Building Careers; Ledston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotech Building Careers is seeking an Operations Director to lead the Northern region, reporting to the Regional Director. You will be accountable for P&L, business plan execution, and driving profitable growth while ensuring safe, on-time delivery of projects.

You will manage project delivery, nurture client relationships, coach diverse teams, and work with pre-construction to win work and mobilise programmes. Leeds region; competitive package available.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering public sector construction projects in framework environments.
• Ability to navigate client, supply chain and external stakeholder landscapes.
• Coaching, developing and leading diverse and inclusive teams to create empowerment and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional operations and delivery across diverse construction projects.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing team with clear development paths.
• Collaborate with pre-construction to drive work-winning strategies and mobilisation.
• Represent the business with public sector and private clients through networks.

Skills

Collaborative influencer

Team leadership

Emotional intelligence

Goal setting

Clear communication

Job description

A very exciting time to join a fast paced and successful construction business, With ambitious plans to double in size by 2028. Reporting to the Regional Director, this role will provide leadership and management across the Northern part of the country, working towards developing and delivering a profitable target revenue of £40m+. You'll be accountable for P&L business operations, implementation of the business plan, and leading the team to profitably grow market share within the region whilst ensuring safe, on-time delivery.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Operations Director, you'll be leading the regional business, supporting your team in delivering high-quality construction projects and driving profitable growth. Your day to day will include:

• Managing the delivery of projects within the region, overseeing a diverse portfolio of operational and pre-construction projects across different clients and frameworks
  
• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and identifying opportunities for business expansion
  
• Leading, managing and inspiring a team of highly motivated employees, providing opportunities and development for all
  
• Working with pre-construction teams to develop work winning strategies and executing successful pre-construction and mobilisation programmes
  
• Building high performing teams and representing the business with public sector and private clients through existing networks and developing new relationships
  

Requirements

What are we looking for?

This role of Operations Director is great for you if you have a track record delivering public sector construction projects in framework environments. to excel in the role you must be able to demonstrate;

• experience as a collaborative influencer able to navigate client, supply chain and external stakeholder landscapes
  
• You have a proven track record of coaching, developing and leading diverse and inclusive teams to create an environment of empowerment, trust and delivery
  
• You are an emotionally intelligent leader accountable for people, customers, financial, safety and operational performance
  
• You have significant experience setting clear goals and targets to drive business execution
  
• You communicate with clarity and authenticity to motivate and inspire people, creating an inclusive high-performance culture
  

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .

Diversity and inclusion

Ensuring the business is a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority. The company are committed to ensuring employees are key in shaping diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

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