Operations Manager

Equans is looking for a Operations Manager to join our team in Long Bennington on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package.

General Overview

The Operations Manager is responsible for effectively planning, managing, and controlling construction projects and partnerships within the department. This includes ensuring close adherence to health and safety standards, budgeted expenses, quality, company policies and procedures, and contract documentation. The role involves being in full control of multiple sites with various clients in the region, covering all activities from pre-commencement to completion, with a dedicated team under the Operations Manager's direction

What will you deliver?

• Develop and maintain trusting relationships with clients
• Attend framework meetings and support company initiatives
• Understand client objectives and aims, maintaining excellent contact before, during, and post-contract
• Provide and encourage client feedback
• Ensure the team adapts to market and client changes
• Attend site visits and contribute to bid strategies
• Complete resource requirements and work with planners on program and logistics
• Seek innovative solutions to maximise opportunities for winning bids
• Produce achievable programs and preliminary budgets with the team
• Control consultants and lead the project team to achieve set targets
• Conduct client satisfaction surveys

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a senior operational role within the UK construction sector (ideally residential, commercial, or social housing).
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading multi-site teams.
• In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations, health & safety legislation, and construction practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS (Black Card), SMSTS, and First Aid at Work certified.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans, we're committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here .

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.