Senior Operations Manager - Top Tier Company

BTA; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Energy Sector is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee multiple construction projects in Belfast. This full-time role involves strategic leadership, team management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in UK construction, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of building regulations.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Bonus

Vehicle

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple construction sites.
• Manage Project and Site Managers to deliver quality, cost, and time standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Communication

Job description

Senior Operations Manager - Top Tier Company

VANRATH is assisting with the recruitment of a Senior Operations Manager for a major multi-billion pound company operating globally in the Energy Sector.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, based in Belfast (North Belfast).

Offering a negotiable salary, bonus, vehicle, excellent benefits, and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Operations Manager plays a strategic leadership role within the construction business, overseeing multiple projects or operational areas to ensure timely, within-budget delivery, and adherence to high standards of quality and safety. Responsibilities include managing site teams, coordinating with commercial and technical departments, maintaining client relationships, ensuring resource efficiency, regulatory compliance, and aligning with business objectives. This role is key to driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across construction projects.

1. Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple construction sites and contracts.
2. Lead and manage Project and Site Managers to deliver quality, cost, and time standards.
3. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
4. Collaborate with Commercial, Design, and Planning teams for cohesive project delivery.
5. Manage team performance and development, including succession planning and talent growth.
6. Act as a senior contact for clients, partners, and subcontractors, maintaining strong relationships.
7. Oversee mobilisation of new projects, including programming, logistics, and resource planning.
8. Monitor KPIs and use data to improve performance and identify areas for improvement.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a senior operational role within UK construction (residential, commercial, or social housing preferred).
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience managing multi-site teams.
• Deep 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 responsibilities.