Operations Director

Construction Operations Director – Commercial Construction Projects

📍 Hybrid Working – Office based 3-4 days a week
Projects across the M4 / M40 Corridor

£120,000 – £145,000 + Executive Car + Bonus (up to 40%) + Excellent Benefits

Are you currently working for as an Operations Director, Construction Director, Regional Operations Director or Regional Director within a commercial main contractor environment ?

Do you need a fresh challenge or a new environment ?

Due to continued growth, this established commercial principal contractor is seeking an experienced Operations Director to help lead the next phase of the company’s growth.

The business delivers high-specification new build construction projects for a prestigious client base across sectors including Pharmaceutical, R&D, Commercial Office, Private Healthcare and Automotive / Advanced Engineering. Project values typically range from £1m to £35m and are located along the M4 / M40 corridor, including: Oxfordshire • Berkshire • Buckinghamshire • Surrey • Wiltshire • Middlesex • Northamptonshire • Warwickshire

Working closely with the Chairman, Managing Director & Commercial Director you will be helping shape operational strategy while ensuring the consistent delivery of projects across the business.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational performance of the business.

Responsibilities include:

* Contributing to the strategic direction and continued growth of the company

* Leading operational strategy across multiple live construction projects

* Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to budget and to a high standard

* Managing and developing senior operational teams

* Supporting the commercial performance and profitability of the business

* Building and developing business with key clients

* Driving operational improvements and best practice across construction & client operations

Important:
This role requires experience within commercial construction contractors delivering non-residential projects.

Candidates whose background is primarily within: Residential housebuilding, Volume housing developers, Developer-led residential schemes will not be considered for this role.

To be considered for this position you must have:

* Currently working in a Director role for a Commercial Construction Contractor

* Senior leadership experience within a Main Contractor / Principal Contractor

* A track record delivering commercial construction projects (non-residential)

* Experience delivering high-end commercial office or technically complex buildings

* P&L responsibility within a construction business

* Experience managing multiple project teams and senior operational staff

* Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking