Operations Manager

Operations Manager / Construction Operations Manager / Site Operations Manager – Construction, Refurbishment & Social Housing

Location: London & South East (Site-Based / Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Package
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are seeking a highly experienced Operations Manager / Construction Operations Manager / Site Operations Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of construction, refurbishment, and social housing projects across multiple live sites.

This is a senior-level Operations Manager position within a growing main contractor environment, offering the opportunity to lead multi-site operations, drive programme performance, and ensure successful project delivery across a £20m–£50m+ portfolio.

The successful Operations Manager will play a key leadership role in overseeing all site-based activity, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Why This Role?

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager / Construction Operations Manager to step into a high-impact leadership role with genuine influence over delivery performance, site operations, and strategic project outcomes.

You will be joining a contractor with a strong pipeline of refurbishment and social housing projects, offering long-term stability and clear progression into Senior Operations Manager or Operations Director level roles.

Key Responsibilities

As an Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead and oversee construction operations across multiple live sites
• Manage and support Project Managers, Site Managers, and delivery teams
• Take ownership of programme delivery and operational performance
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project execution across all sites
• Oversee construction sequencing, logistics, and resource planning
• Drive productivity improvements across all site operations
• Ensure full compliance with HSE regulations and company standards
• Manage subcontractor performance and site coordination
• Monitor progress across a multi-site £20m–£50m+ portfolio
• Identify and resolve operational risks and site issues
• Work closely with commercial teams to align cost, programme, and delivery
• Track and report KPIs, progress, and operational performance
• Lead site meetings and operational briefings
• Support mobilisation and pre-construction planning
• Drive continuous improvement across construction operations
• Ensure all projects are delivered to programme and quality expectations

Skills & Experience Required

To be successful as an Operations Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Site Manager
• Strong background in construction, refurbishment, or social housing
• Experience working within a main contractor environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple live construction sites
• Strong understanding of construction operations and programme delivery
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety (HSE compliance)
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Experience working closely with commercial and delivery teams
• SMSTS and CSCS (Black/Gold preferred)

What’s on Offer

• Strong pipeline of refurbishment and social housing projects
• Clear progression to Senior Operations Manager / Operations Director
• Long-term stability with a growing main contractor
• Opportunity to lead major multi-site delivery programmes

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Operations Manager / Construction Operations Manager looking for a senior leadership role with real impact across multiple construction projects, we would like to hear from you.