We're looking for an Operations Director to join our Kier Places Building Solutions team based in the Northern region.

Regional office (Sheffield & Basingstoke hubs)

Hours: Full-time - 40 hours per week Join our Building Solutions team as Operations Director and take the lead in shaping the future of construction across the Northern region. This is an exciting opportunity to drive growth, build lasting client relationships, and lead a talented team in delivering ambitious projects valued between £1m and £20m. You'll be working within a supportive, collaborative environment where your leadership will make a genuine impact on both our people and our projects. As an Operations Director, you'll be working within the Building Solutions team, supporting them in delivering a profitable revenue target of £40m+ whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Leading the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects across the region, managing resources and ensuring successful outcomes for clients Building and nurturing strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners, identifying opportunities for growth and collaboration Creating a culture of safety, wellbeing, and inclusion where every team member can thrive and contribute to business success Leading, coaching, and inspiring a diverse team of highly motivated professionals, providing development opportunities and clear direction Working collaboratively with business development and pre-construction teams to develop winning strategies and ensure smooth project mobilisation This role of Operations Director is great for you if: You're an experienced construction leader with a proven track record in managing P&L and delivering successful projects in the £1m-£20m range You have strong relationship-building skills and experience working with public sector and private clients in sectors such as education, health, or local authorities You're passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing teams and have demonstrable experience in coaching and developing diverse talent You're forward-thinking and collaborative, with the emotional intelligence to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and drive positive change Diversity and inclusion Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.