Howells Recruitment
Operations Manager - Construction / Refurbs
Operations Manager - Construction / Refurbs at Howells Recruitment, based in Birmingham, West Midlands (Region), paying £80,000 - £95,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £80,000 - £95,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands (Region)
- Closing date
- Sector
- Site Manager
About 63% above the going rate for site manager
Reference 57469054
About the role
Operations Manager - Refurbishments
West Midlands based
£80K - £95K + Car Allowance + Benefits
We are working with a leading national regeneration contractor to recruit an Operations Manager to join their highly successful team based in Birmingham.
The Operations Manager will oversee teams delivering refurbishment projects, including roofing, cladding, and associated external works on high rise blocks. We are looking for candidates with comparable refurbishment experience on high risk buildings and live environments working for a Main Contractor. The successful candidate will have experience managing projects of £20m+.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven Operations Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a determined and motivated attitude. You will be instrumental in managing the contracts and leading a team of Project Managers, Site Manager's, Resident Liaison Officers, and subcontractors. This role will grow into a regional position, with further secured projects to be added to your portfolio.
Operations Manager Key Skills/Requirements:
- Ensure the delivery of the projects within the budget and time scales specified
- Experience in a similar management position leading on complex refurbishment projects
- Focus on motivation of the workforce to deliver on time and to budget
- Focus on quality, customer service and deliver
- Driving profitability of the contract to include pricing and delivering of extra works
- Process Management and Programming experience
- Management of the customer
- Have an understanding of the financials on the contract
- SMSTS & NVQ Level 6 or equivalent
Operations Manager Salary & Package
You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive up to £95,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits.
Travel across the West Midlands will be required for this role.
Reference: 57469054 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 14 Nov 2026 · Listed via Howells Recruitment
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