Operations Director – High-Impact Leadership in a Growth Business Leeds National Travel | Executive Package | £500K–£1M Projects | Fast-Paced Delivery We’re supporting a dynamic, fast-scaling business in the built environment as they hire an Operations Director to lead national delivery at pace. With full P&L accountability, you’ll take charge of a high-performing and growing team, delivering 1,000 projects annually for major UK retailers and commercial clients. This is a senior leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced setting balancing delivery, commercial oversight, and strategic scale-up. ️ Key Responsibilities: Lead a national team (currently 3 Senior AMs, 20 PMs & growing) Oversee complex projects (£500K–£1M), ~250/month in delivery Bring structure and control to dynamic operations Collaborate with SHEQ & CI teams to embed scalable systems Drive consistency, safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction Lead by example with a strategic mindset and hands-on approach Projects include: Retail refurbishments | HVAC upgrades | Sustainability & decarbonisation initiatives | End-to-end fit-out programmes. ✅ What We’re Looking For Leadership & Expertise Strong situational leader with senior management capability Experience managing teams of Ops Managers and multiple PMs Comfortable scaling teams, refining systems, and leading through growth Hands-on yet strategic – balances current operations with future planning Brings fresh thinking and experience from growth-phase environments Technical & Project Experience Mechanical, electrical, or related technical background Strong understanding of supply chain, procurement & delivery cycles Proven in high-volume project delivery and system/process improvement Familiarity with decarbonisation or sustainability programmes is a plus Ideal Profile Background in mid-sized businesses (not seeking big corporate players) Operated in high-volume delivery settings Brings structure, pace, and strong team leadership Comfortable engaging with demanding clients and managing site-based delivery nationwide