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Operations Director (Construction)

Job details
Posting date: 04 April 2024
Salary: £60,000 to £100,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 May 2024
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Company: Future Prospects Group Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: FP35011

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Summary

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 ROLE

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 CANDIDATE

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.

THE BENEFITS

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.

If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback.

The services of Future Prospects are those of an Employment Agency.

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To apply please contact us on:

01636 343034