Operations Manager

Operations Manager – High-Rise Projects

Location: Bristol
Salary: £80,000 -£85,000 + £4k car allowance + bonus

The Opportunity

We’re supporting a growing main contractor who are investing heavily in their high-rise and façade division, with a strong pipeline of work.

They’re looking to appoint an Operations Manager to lead delivery on complex, multi-storey projects and play a key role in building out a brand-new regional team.

This is a critical hire with a clear route into a Regional Operations role as the business expands.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership role, not just office-based.

You’ll oversee multiple high-value, complex projects, typically involving:

* High-rise / multi-storey buildings

* Cladding, façade and fire remediation works

* Live environments with challenging logistics (scaffolding, mast climbers, access systems)

You’ll be responsible for:

* Leading site teams, Project Managers and supply chain partners

* Managing programme delivery across multiple sites

* Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget

* Driving quality, compliance and client satisfaction

* Managing stakeholder relationships across clients, consultants and residents

* Supporting the build-out and development of a new regional team

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

* Background with a main contractor

* Strong experience delivering high-rise / multi-storey construction projects

* Proven ability managing large-scale, complex schemes (£10m+ preferred)

* Experience with façade, cladding, or external envelope works

* Hands-on leadership style with strong site presence

* Experience managing multiple projects and teams

* Excellent stakeholder and client management skills

Open to:

* Established Operations Managers

* OR strong Senior Project Managers / Contracts Managers ready to step up

Desirable:

* Experience working in live environments (occupied buildings)

* Retrofit / remediation experience

* SMSTS / CSCS / relevant site certifications

Why This Role?

* Work on complex, high-rise projects in a growing sector

* Join early and help shape a new regional team

* Clear progression into Regional Operations leadership

* Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work

* Be part of a business looking to lead the high-rise remediation space