Operations Manager

7 Days Old

We’re partnering with a successful and forward-thinking regional contractor that continues to outperform within its market. With an impressive portfolio of live projects, a confirmed pipeline, and secured long-term frameworks, the business is entering its next phase of sustained regional growth from a position of genuine strength.

As part of this journey, they are seeking to appoint an Operations Manager / Head of Projects to take strategic and operational leadership of project delivery across the business.

Overview:

You will lead all aspects of project delivery from contract award through to completion, handover, and aftercare — ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

* Providing leadership and direction to Contracts Managers and site teams

* Driving programme performance and operational consistency across projects

* Working closely with the Commercial Manager to ensure contractual and commercial obligations are effectively managed

* Supporting pre-construction with technical input around buildability, value engineering, and delivery strategy

* Maintaining and strengthening client and stakeholder relationships to support repeat business

Opportunity:

This is a pivotal senior leadership role within a well-established contractor that balances stability with ambition. You will have genuine influence over operational strategy, team development, and the ongoing growth of the business. Importantly, this role offers a clear and defined progression plan to Construction Director within an agreed timeframe. The pathway is structured, achievable, and aligned with the company’s succession planning — making this a genuine career-defining opportunity rather than just a step sideways
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Location:
Cardiff
Salary:
£90,000 - £95,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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