Operations Manager

Salary: £60,000 – £72,000 per year

Job Title: Operations Manager

Reports to: Construction Director

About the client:

The client is one of Wales’ most highly respected Regional Contractors who pride themselves on quality of their work, attention to detail and customer care. They have a proven track record of delivery, and their depth of expertise and integrated approach gives clients the confidence that every aspect of their project are efficiently executed, to the highest standards, in a refreshingly collaborative manner. We specialise in the delivery of the highest quality homes and apartments for Housing Associations.

Operations Manager – About the role:

Under the direction of the Construction Director, the Operations Manager takes control of the project immediately it is awarded to us. The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the project from start to finish, ensuring its smooth running and completion within the programme and budget. As Contracts Manager you are responsible for ensuring that company systems and procedures are followed fully and effectively on site and for co-ordinating the project and the project team.

Operations Manager – Dimension:

* Operating Region: South Wales and M4 Corridor

* Responsibility for up to 5 projects at any one time.

* Project value typically £2million to £8million

* Project duration typically 12 to 18 months

Operations Manager – About You/ Person Specification:

* At least 10 years’ experience in construction related leadership positions

* Excellent health & safety knowledge / qualification including CDM knowledge

* Experience working with Housing Associations

* Excellent organisation and self-management

* Experience of construction Quality Assurance processes

* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to coordinate activities in a fast-paced environment

* Effective influencing and negotiating skills

* Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure

* Ability to think on feet and show shrewd judgement promptly and positively in difficult situations

* Ability to work diplomatically in a political environment

* Self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work

* IT literate – including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity of the Internet for business use.

* Working knowledge of MS Project or similar.

Operations Manager – Salary and benefits package:

* Competitive Base Salary

* Discretionary Bonus Scheme

* Company car scheme

* Company pension

* 25 Days Holiday