Operations Manager

  • Harvey Jacob Ltd
  • 10/04/2026
Contract Construction Project Manager Site Manager Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Freelance Operations Manager
We are looking to identify a client facing individual who resides in the Midlands area of the UK who has experience of managing construction roll out programmes.

Our client are looking to engage someone on a freelance basis for an 18 month duration starting circa May 2026 running until October 2027 to act as the lead for a large roll out programme.

The individual must have experience overseeing roll outs / churn work, multiple sites, quick programmes, running in a sequence.

  • Reporting into a Construction Director the role will involve management of 4/5 Project Managers, who will in turn manage numerous Site Managers.
  • Working closely with the end user client
  • Advising the client on how you intend to approach to work
  • Attending Supplier / Contractor meetings
  • Design Meetings
  • Safety meetings
  • Chairing client progress meetings
  • Producing and amending / updating the master programme using ASTA
  • Visiting Project Managers to audit work

The ideal candidate will have previous experience delivering such like programmes of work, possess relevant qualifications/ accreditation's, well versed in the use of ASTA and other software's. Possess good verbal and written communication skills and happy putting together presentations and delivering to the client / supply chain.

Will need to be located in central England for ease of attending client meetings and travel to audit projects.

The role will be on a Day Rate, to be discussed on application

If you fit the above criteria and are available of soon to be available, please apply immediately.