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