Senior Operations Manager - (Housing / Property)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Energy Sector is seeking an Operations Manager based in Belfast for a permanent, full-time role. The ideal candidate will oversee multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance and quality across projects while fostering team performance and stakeholder relationships. This position offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000 along with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operational role within UK construction.
• Strong leadership and team management skills across multiple sites.
• Deep knowledge of UK building regulations and health & safety laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple construction sites.
• Lead and manage Project and Site Managers to ensure project standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Financial Management

Job description

VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Operations Manager for a major multi-billion pound company operating on a global scale in the Energy Sector.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday.

The position is permanent and based in Belfast (North Belfast).

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 plus bonus, excellent benefits, and growth opportunities (progression).

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple construction sites and contracts.
• Lead and manage Project and Site Managers to ensure projects meet quality, cost, and time standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Design, and Planning teams for cohesive project delivery.
• Manage team performance, development, and succession planning.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
• Oversee project mobilisation, including programming, logistics, and resource planning.
• Monitor KPIs and use data to improve performance.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a senior operational role within UK construction (residential, commercial, or social housing preferred).
• Strong leadership and team management skills across multiple sites.
• Deep knowledge of UK building regulations, health & safety laws, and construction practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Financial management experience, including budgets and P&L.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jack Groves in confidence.