Senior Construction Ops Manager | Multi-Site Leader

Equans UK & Ireland; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus

Benefits package

25 days annual leave (+ public hols)

Life Cover 3x annual salary

Employee discounts on major brands

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days: 2 per year

Learning opportunities & training

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking an Operations Manager to lead multi-site construction projects from pre-commencement through completion. You will manage client relationships, budgets and schedules, while ensuring health and safety compliance and adherence to contract documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, UK building regulations knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management. A UK driving licence and CSCS/SMSTS/First Aid certifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operational role within the UK construction sector (ideally residential, commercial, or social housing).
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading multi-site teams.
• In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations, health & safety legislation, and construction practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, and First Aid at Work certified.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trusting relationships with clients.
• Attend framework meetings and support company initiatives.
• Understand client objectives and aims, maintaining contact before, during, and post-contract.
• Provide and encourage client feedback.
• Ensure the team adapts to market and client changes.
• Attend site visits and contribute to bid strategies.
• Complete resource requirements and work with planners on program and logistics.
• Seek innovative solutions to maximise opportunities for winning bids.
• Produce achievable programs and preliminary budgets with the team.
• Control consultants and lead the project team to achieve set targets.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

UK driving licence

CSCS Black Card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Health & safety expertise

Job description

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking an Operations Manager to lead multi-site construction projects from pre-commencement through completion. You will manage client relationships, budgets and schedules, while ensuring health and safety compliance and adherence to contract documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, UK building regulations knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management. A UK driving licence and CSCS/SMSTS/First Aid certifications are essential.