Operations Manager (RE:GEN Midlands)

About the role

RE:GEN Midlands is recruiting an Operations Manager. You will lead the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of construction projects from tender through pre-construction to completion and defects management, providing leadership to site management and operational teams so projects meet contractual requirements, programme, budget, quality standards and legislation such as the Building Regulations, Planning requirements, CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operational delivery of multiple construction projects safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.
• Provide leadership, direction and performance management to Site Teams and multidisciplinary operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, Planning requirements, CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
• Oversee project programmes, quality standards, resource planning and supply chain performance.
• Identify and manage operational, compliance and business risks, and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, statutory bodies, residents and supply chain partners.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Work with the Commercial team on reporting and risk identification, undertake audits, and support tendering, pre-construction and business development.
• Contribute to strategic planning, support recruitment and succession planning, and represent the business professionally.

Required profile

• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Building, Engineering or a related discipline.
• SMSTS.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Significant operational management experience in construction, managing multiple projects and teams, and leading Site Managers.
• Desirable: MCIOB or other professional membership, IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH, temporary works or scaffold inspection qualifications, and experience in social housing, refurbishment, regeneration or new build.

Required skills

• Building Regulations, Planning requirements, Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
• Quality assurance and compliance management processes.
• Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Strong leadership, programme management, commercial awareness and stakeholder negotiation.