Operations Manager – Construction / Commercial Glazing
South East (office-based (Brighton) with site travel)
£60,000 – £70,000 + bonus + package
We’re working with a growing construction contractor delivering commercial glazing, window, door and façade packages across the South East.
With a strong pipeline of work and turnover approaching £5m, the business is continuing to scale and is now looking to bring in an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of project delivery and help drive structure, systems and performance across the company.
This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to genuinely shape how operations are run within a growing business.
The Role
This is a hands-on position overseeing multiple live projects from order through to completion. You’ll be responsible for managing programmes, coordinating teams, and acting as the main point of contact for clients.
You will take ownership of overall delivery, ensuring projects run on time, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
Managing multiple projects simultaneously (typically £20k–£600k)
Creating and maintaining programmes across all live jobs
Overseeing site activity and installation teams
Coordinating labour and sequencing across projects
Acting as the main point of contact for main contractors and clients
Ensuring smooth coordination between survey, design, procurement and delivery
Driving performance, accountability and productivity across teams
Implementing and improving systems, processes and workflows
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who comes from a structured construction environment and can bring organisation, clarity and control into a growing business.
Experience as an Operations Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager
Background in glazing, façades, windows & doors is ideal, but we will also consider related sectors such as cladding, drylining or main contracting
Proven experience managing multiple projects at once
Strong organisational and planning skills
Confident communicator, particularly with main contractors
Commercially aware with a good understanding of programme and cost impact
Able to manage teams and drive performance on site
Why Apply?
Key leadership role with real influence
Opportunity to build and shape operations within a growing business
Strong pipeline of secured work
Clear progression and long-term opportunity
Package
£60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
Performance-related bonus (OTE £75k+)
Company vehicle or allowance