Operations Manager

Operations Manager in Linton

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is 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 Responsibilities

• Operational & 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