Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Main Contractor | Succession Opportunity

Location: Bolton

Reporting to: Operations Director

We’re recruiting for a growing, multi-division construction contractor delivering across Fit-Out, Electrical, Passive Fire and Social Housing sectors.

This is a senior leadership role acting as No.2 to the Operations Director, overseeing multiple divisions and driving operational performance, compliance and margin protection.

The Role

Oversee Contracts Managers and project teams

Maintain programme control across multiple live workstreams

Drive H&S, ISO / QMS compliance and reporting standards

Support commercial teams on valuations and margin control

Act as escalation point for operational risk

Attend Tier 1 client meetings

About You

5+ years in senior project or operations management

Experience managing multiple projects or divisions

Strong UK construction compliance knowledge

Commercially aware with strong programme control

Background in fit-out, MEP, passive fire or social housing advantageous

SMSTS, CSCS & First Aid preferred