Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Manager to oversee and manage the daily operations of our construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all construction activities are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Operations Manager will play a critical role in coordinating and optimizing all aspects of construction operations, including project planning, resource allocation, and compliance with safety regulations.

The job role will entail

• A thorough understanding of efficient design, optimisation & value, from dealing with strategic issues at concept stage, stakeholder management, design development through all of the operational stages to completion of procurement stage.
• Understanding of current and innovative procurement routes including PCSA, value management and value engineering; particularly in a residential context.
• Good working knowledge of project management tools and techniques, relevant construction contracts and experience in programme management.
• Experience of fully understanding and managing the financial aspects of the team and keeping the client up to date at all times.
• Ability to travel to projects based across London & the Southeast.
• Undertake bid submissions, ITT’s etc.
• Work with Managing Director to review efficiency of Case Studies and answer database.
• Co-ordinate maintenance & improvement of CRM.
• Lead on Design & other initiatives ie. Retrofit etc.
• Occasional Employers Agent activity on New Build projects.
• Assist on virtual forum chairing round table discussions & presentations to the sector.
• Assist on training and mentoring of Building Surveying, Project Management and associated resource management support and business generally. Supporting existing surveying staff to potentially manage the same.
• Support survey team on appointments/warranties/contracts.
• Support multi-disciplinary offerings.
• Bid and submission writing for new opportunities.
• Management of resource to deliver PFI surveys.

EXPERIENCE

• Building surveying
• Contract admin background
• Management of work programmes
• Staff and sub-consultant liaison with team leader colleagues and directors
• Management of fee invoicing and projection and co-ordination with finance team