Permanent Construction Operations Manager

Fawkes and Reece are working with one of our prestige clients, who is looking for a Construction Operations Manager. You will be joining a team working closely with the end client, on an array of schemes notably in Bristol, with occasional travel elsewhere in the UK.

We're working with a leading workplace and facilities management organisation that's looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee multiple concurrent projects on a prestigious client account within the engineering and manufacturing sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key operational area - leading a team of project managers, supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality, safe, and commercially successful project outcomes.

You'll play a vital role in supporting project delivery teams, ensuring company standards, processes, and values are maintained, and building lasting relationships with key client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of project managers, supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors.
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring programmes, cost, quality, and safety meet business expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and long‑term partnerships.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in line with company strategy.
• Manage projects commercially, working closely with the commercial team to meet financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety standards.
• Deliver high‑quality project outcomes in line with relevant British Standards and codes of practice.
• Support estimating and business development teams as required.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training for direct reports.
• Conduct regular staff appraisals, setting clear training and development goals.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across project delivery.

What you'll need to succeed

• 
  Proven experience as an Operations Manager within construction management (essential).
  * Confident managing multiple projects across live or occupied sites (desirable).
  * Strong understanding of Health & Safety standards and compliance requirements.
  * Skilled in preparing quotations, estimates, and commercial reports.
  * Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  * Construction‑related qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ / Degree or equivalent).
  * Relevant certifications : SSSTS / SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid (essential).
  * Proficient in MS Office and quality assurance tools such as Fieldview (or similar).
  * Experience with project planning software such as Asta, Microsoft Project, or Primavera (desirable).

In return
* Competitive salary package. Learning, development, and career progression opportunities

Apply with an up to date CV to Hazel Baron, through the website.