Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Location – Wetherby, with regular travel across the UK
Salary & Package
£50,000 – £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
Company car provided
Additional benefits as per company policy
Role Overview
POST recruitment are recruiting an experienced Operations Manager for a successful construction supplies firm to take overall responsibility for the operational and financial performance of projects delivered across the UK. The role includes full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility, management of subcontractors and suppliers, oversight of cost, programme, and quality, and leadership of all operational activities from pre-construction through to project completion and certification.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperational & Financial Management (P&L)
* Full P&L responsibility for assigned projects and/or business unit
* Ownership of project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
* Track, forecast, monitor, and control development budgets and expenditure
* Identify and implement cost efficiencies while maintaining quality and programme
* Ensure commercial performance meets or exceeds company targets
Site & Subcontractor Management
* Take responsibility for all external subcontractors’ activities on site
* Chair and manage weekly coordination meetings with all subcontractors
* Monitor and drive subcontractor progress to ensure contractual obligations are met
* Sign off subcontractors’ RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
* Supervise and manage head contractor obligations relating to cost, time, and quality
Procurement & Contract Administration
* Procure consultants, contractors, and suppliers
* Lead negotiations and manage contract administration
* Manage payments to consultants, contractors, and suppliers
* Ensure contracts align with programme, budget, and risk requirements
Project Delivery & Change Control
* Lead end-to-end project delivery to achieve cost, time, quality, and safety objectives
* Complete and manage change control processes and documentation
* Ensure effective communication, valuation, and management of project variations
Design & Technical Management
* Manage design development and review against relevant design standards
* Coordinate design teams, consultants, and technical stakeholders
* Ensure design compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
* Manage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels
* Act as senior operational point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors
* Provide leadership, direction, and support to site and project teams
Certification, Compliance & Close-Out
* Manage the certification process from construction through to completion
* Ensure all required approvals, certificates, and handover documentation are obtained
* Oversee project close-out, final accounts, and lessons learned
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in an Operations Manager or senior project management role
Demonstrable experience with full P&L responsibility
Strong background in subcontractor management and site operations
Solid understanding of cost control, forecasting, and contract administration
Experience managing RAMS, change control, and certification processes
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects across the UK
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Desirable
Construction or project management qualification
Experience operating at senior or business-unit level
Background in managing complex, multi-site projects