Operations Manager

  • Frontline Construction Recruitment
  • 23/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Operations Manager

Main Contractor Succession Opportunity

Location: Bolton
Reporting to: Operations Director

We re recruiting for a growing, multi-division construction contractor delivering across Fit-Out, Electrical, Passive Fire and Social Housing sectors.

This is a senior leadership role acting as No.2 to the Operations Director, overseeing multiple divisions and driving operational performance, compliance and margin protection.

The Role

  • Oversee Contracts Managers and project teams
  • Maintain programme control across multiple live workstreams
  • Drive H&S, ISO / QMS compliance and reporting standards
  • Support commercial teams on valuations and margin control
  • Act as escalation point for operational risk
  • Attend Tier 1 client meetings

About You

  • 5+ years in senior project or operations management
  • Experience managing multiple projects or divisions
  • Strong UK construction compliance knowledge
  • Commercially aware with strong programme control
  • Background in fit-out, MEP, passive fire or social housing advantageous
  • SMSTS, CSCS & First Aid preferred