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West Sussex

Operations Manager

Ref: B2+020626

Posted: 9 days ago


£ Up to 90,000
Operations Manager
Regional Contracting
West Sussex

The Company

Our client is an experienced design & build and refurbishment services contractor that works with public and private sector clients throughout London and the southeast.

The company has been established for nearly 10 years and in that short time they have built a reputation for delivering high quality projects that excel clients’ expectations, with their repeat business rate being over 80%.

They have extensive experience across several sectors including education, commercial, healthcare, super-prime residential and cladding remediation projects.

Project Examples:

  • Refurbishment/extension of a high street, refurbishment of lower floors for retail space and upper floors converted into residential properties – value: £1.5+ million – sector: commercial – location: Kent.
  • 10 traditional timber frames, 2 – 4-bedroom new build houses – value: £2+ million – sector: commercial – Location: Sussex.
  • Upgrade/replacement of insulation for social housing block. Completed design development to RIBA stage 5 – value: £2.5 million – sector: cladding – location: London.
  • Internal refurbishment of grade II listed school including bathrooms, bedrooms and common rooms – value: £700k+ - sector: education, heritage – location: East Sussex.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their senior leadership team mainly overseeing 2 jobs in Sussex which will range in value between £10 million and £30 million.

.Reporting directly to the Operations Director and Managing Director, you will take responsibility for overseeing the successful delivery of multiple projects across London and the South East. Working closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers, Commercial Teams, and Clients, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will have a strong tier 1 or tier 2 main contracting background. You will be responsible for providing leadership across project teams, supporting business growth, maintaining client relationships, and driving operational excellence throughout the business. This role is ideal for an experienced Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager, or Operations Manager looking to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities to influence the future direction of the business.

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide strategic leadership across multiple live projects from pre-construction through to completion
  • Manage and support Contracts Managers, Project Managers, Site Managers, and project delivery teams
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
  • Oversee project programmes, resourcing requirements, and operational performance
  • Work closely with the Commercial Team to monitor profitability, forecast performance, and manage project risks
  • Lead client engagement and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, consultants, and supply chain partners
  • Support pre-construction and tender activities, providing buildability, programme, and delivery input
  • Monitor project performance through regular reviews and reporting procedures
  • Drive consistency and best practice across project delivery teams
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual obligations, and health & safety requirements
  • Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and project outcomes
  • Resolve high-level project issues and provide strategic guidance to site and management teams
  • Support recruitment, mentoring, and development of operational staff
  • Contribute to business planning, growth strategies, and the securing of future work
  • Assist in maintaining and improving long-term client relationships to maximise repeat business opportunities
  • Ensure successful project handovers and client satisfaction across all schemes

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV to [email protected] with the subject line B2+020626

Alternatively, you can call us on 0208 912 5095 to have a discreet chat with a consultant.