Operations Manager
Ilkeston, with occasional nationwide client travel
£50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Vehicle/Allowance + Great Training + Progression to Technical Director or Divisional Head
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy that provides a variety of services across construction sector, where you can make the role your own progressing technically to a Technical Director level or through management to a Divisional Head position.
Are you an experienced operations or project professional with a background in materials or concrete testing? Are you looking for a role where you can lead teams, remain technically involved, and genuinely shape how a business operates?
This growing and ambitious construction consultancy operate nationwide and specialize in structural investigation projects. Offering services to a multitude of clients, these range from structural and building investigations, inspections and surveys, as well as both intrusive and non-intrusive testing. With these services being used in a mixture of sectors from building, civil and infrastructure.
You will be responsible for overseeing site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. The role combines operational management, technical oversight, client interaction, and staff development, making it a varied and hands-on position. With ambitious growth plans over the next two years, this role offers the chance to step into a senior position with real influence, responsibility, and long-term progression potential.
Therefore, the ideal candidate will have a background in concrete or materials testing and experience managing teams in a supervisory or managerial capacity. You'll be confident dealing with clients, comfortable remaining technically involved, and motivated to grow with a business that actively promotes from within.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to progress into either senior leadership overtime, with clear routes toward divisional and director-level roles, supported by ongoing training and development whilst being an active part of the company's growth.
The Role:
1. Managing site contracts and ensure works are delivered to programme
2. Ensuring high standards of Health & Safety
3. Based out of their office in Ilkeston
4. Great opportunity for both professional and technical progression
The Person:
5. Experience with concrete and materials testing
6. Previous experience managing teams
7. Strong understanding of health, safety and quality standards
8. Commutable distance to their office in Ilkeston and willing to travel nationwide when needed