Operations Director

Our client is currently a contractor operating in London (15 yrs+) and is in the early stages of their exciting journey to set up an interiors business specialising in Cat A and Cat B commercial, retail and hospitality. This is all fit out work in London, ranging from £250K-£5M.

The business will have strong financial backing and strong commercial support. It is currently in its infancy and looking to find a dynamic, ambitious candidate that can be a key player in the fit out sector. This means you will be able to demonstrate key relationships and be able to win work, as well as deliver it.

This could also potentially suit an experienced Operations Director or Project Director/ Contracts Manager looking for the next step up, as due to the size of the current business, the role will initially require you to be hands on and offer a service that is unquestionable.

The role will offer you a great deal of autonomy, plus equity and the opportunity to progress to the role of Managing Director in the first 2 years.

This is a genuine founding leadership role. You will have full responsibility for building the business, securing the first clients, developing relationships with architects & agents, recruiting the team, and shaping the culture, standards, and long-term success of the company.

We are looking for someone who:

Has 10 – 15 years' experience in London traditional commercial fit-out (Cat A & Cat B essential)

Has a proven track record of winning and delivering projects in the £250k-£5m range

Brings an active network of architects, designers, agents, and/or occupiers

Is commercially strong (this will be supported in regard to estimating and commercial management)

Has the ambition, credibility and entrepreneurial mindset to build and grow a business

Has potentially grown a business from scratch before or who considers themselves having a ceiling in their current role and would like the opportunity to step up to Managing Director with a company projected turnover target of £15M/£20M in 5 years.

All conversations will be handled in the strictest confidence and an NDA will be required to be signed throughout the process. Please reach out to Cameron Moore or Keeley Davis to arrange a meeting for further info on this brilliant opportunity