Operations Director (Construction)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Operations Director (Construction)
Newark, Full Time, Permanent
Circa £60,000- £100,000

Our multi award-winning Newark based Client is looking for an Operations Director (Construction) to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

The Operations Director is responsible for full management of the company and the profitability of projects. Key responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the execution the company’s business strategies to achieve the planned growth.
• Function as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile.
• Build relationships with local authorities and potential clients for joint ventures building the portfolio of partnership projects.
• Provide strategic advice to the board, providing an accurate view of the market potential opportunities.
• Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans for new projects. Taking full responsibility for P&L.
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of the team providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.
• Analyse problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth.
• Understand and engage with the principles of running a company with a focus on the triple bottom line.
• Operate as a leader - operating as a board member developing and delivering the business growth strategy, looking to continually improve the business operations and processes in line with the Vision and Mission
• Be actively involved in the project lifecycle through regular contact with senior staff and active sites, ensuring each project is going according to plan in terms of remit, budget and time.
• Management of the Marketing Manager setting clear targets and project objectives to maximise the brand value and achieve business success through proactive marketing strategies.
• Support the Construction SMT on a day-to-day basis to ensure effective project delivery giving guidance on high level issues.
• Setting of targets, objectives and KPIs, regularly monitoring outputs against these.
• Conducting timely performance appraisals of direct reports, setting clear SMART objectives, promoting employee development, supporting direct report managers to manager their reports effectively at the expected standard.
• Dealing with contract disputes and mitigating the impact of any issues.
• Work collaboratively to support the design team with concept and detailed designs, moving projects forward in a timely manner.
• Stay informed about green building technologies and practices, bring innovative ideas for projects forward with informed and justified proposals.
• Ensuring compliance on Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety and legal requirements supporting the Operations Manager where required with accreditations, policy amendments and updates. Recommending policy and procedure improvements in line with changes to legislation.
• Ensuring the Department runs in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures and that H&S compliance is achieved.

The ideal Operations Director will be able to demonstrate previous experience within a construction setting at a management level. In addition, the successful candidate will have the following key skills and experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field or extensive experience within the industry at a management level.
• Proven record of managing delivery of residential projects.
• Experience of relationship building and business development within the industry.
• Effective financial planning, budgeting, and cost management.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Familiarity with legislation and management best practices.
• Analytical thinker.
• Open minded, adaptable and receptive to change.
• Strong communicator, with a confidential approach.
• Driven to achieve results.

• Flexible packages available.
• 25 days Holiday + BH (increasing with length of service).
• Company pension.
• Private cash health plan.
• Company events.
• Onsite discounted gym.
• Company car options.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS VACANCY AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

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