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Senior Operations Director

Morgan Sindall Group Plc

Noordwes

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Morgan Sindall Group Plc seeks an experienced Senior Operations Director to manage substantial infrastructure projects in the UK construction industry. The role focuses on strategic planning, team leadership, and meeting project specifications while maintaining exceptional standards in performance and safety. This is an opportunity to join a progressive employer committed to innovative practices in construction.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as Operations Director or similar in Property and Construction Consultancy.
  • Thorough knowledge of market changes and corporate finance measures.
  • Exceptional understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee management and performance of major infrastructure projects valued at Circa £350m+.
  • Implement strategies for service delivery, promoting continuous improvement.
  • Maintain trust relationships with shareholders and business partners.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Organisational skills

Education

Project Management or Quantity Surveying specialist (Ideally RICS)

Job description

Ref 77834 Vacancy title Senior Operations Director Function(s) Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, Infrastructure, Project Management Contract type Full time permanent Region North West England Location(s) north west Description

Senior Operations Director

Talented people are the key to our success

About us:

Would you like to work for a progressive and ambitious company which is also one of the most successful within the UK construction and infrastructure industry?

Morgan Sindall provides national construction and infrastructure services to private and public sector customers across a comprehensive range of markets. We aim to create great results for our customers, partners and ourselves.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure (Nuclear) are strengthening its presence in the UK as a result of a growing pipeline of projects and clients.

The Senior Operations Director will be responsible for the overall management of a major infrastructure project in a regulated environment. The role includes attending relevant business unit meetings and input into pre construction activities and reviewing of tender proposals and selection of staff, recruitment and performance management of operational staff.

Prior knowledge of the MOD and/or Nuclear industry are desirable but are not a primary driver.

Experience in working on large infrastructure projects / frameworks is essential.

We are recruiting for a position based in the North West of England.

For full details on the role and the skills and experience required to apply for this role, please review the below role definition:

Overseeing the overall management and performance of major/mega projects (Circa £350m+) including planning, design, construction, programme controls and monitoring, ensuring the project is delivered to time, budget and specification.

Providing the leadership and strategic direction to the project in line with an innovative ethos, methods of working and best practice.

Building and sustaining an integrated, multi-cultural, collaborative and high performance team that anticipates and responds to the needs of the organisation and key stakeholders

Implementing strategies for service delivery, capturing learning to promote a culture of continuous improvement and better practice

Contributing with fresh ideas on strategy, business planning, and service delivery that will challenge normal practice.

  • Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities
  • Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times
  • Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners and authorities
  • Maintain and develop organisational culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all staff, customers and suppliers.

Experience:

  • Proven experience as Operations Director, Director or Associate Director in a Property and Construction Consultancy
  • Project Management or Quantity Surveying specialist (Ideally RICS)
  • Thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company
  • Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
  • Familiarity with corporate law and management best practices
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Control of all aspects of the business and for the balance sheet including forecasting and budgeting.
  • Record in excellent health and safety standard, consistent product quality, manufacturing efficiency and best practice.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and are an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.

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