The Role Fortem Solutions have ambitious growth plans and need to recruit an Operations Manager to oversee projects in our Southern region, initially based on a new project in Bristol The Operations Manager will successfully manage project teams and works partners, to deliver compliant capital & retrofit works to the required quality standards, specification, budget and within agreed timescales. Ideally, the Operations Manager will have demonstrable experience in a similar role undertaking retrofit works on high rise buildings, including faade replacement. New build experience will be considered. It is envisaged that the candidate will live within travel distance of Bristol, such that the candidate would be based in Bristol and travel to other projects as required. Initial projects will include a £20m accelerated retrofit cladding replacement programme to 4 high rise blocks in Bristol. Fortem are undertaking the works for our parent company Wilmott Dixon on the SCAPE framework and other projects include the £6m retrofit project in West Kent. We are currently discussing several similar projects throughout the south and this is a great opportunity for the right individual to work with the Head of Capital and Retrofit to deliver and grow works within our southern region. The Company Fortem specialise in capital and retrofit programmes within the social housing sector and are specialists in works to high rise / high risk buildings Current projects include a £20m retrofit programme (recladding and roofing) to 4 high rise blocks in Bristol and £6m retrofit projects to 400 properties in West Kent including PV, CWI, EWI, ASHO, roofing replacements and gas installation upgrades. It is envisaged that the candidate will live within travel distance of Bristol, such that the candidate could be based in Bristol and travel to other projects as required. Duties & Responsibilities * Provide leadership and vision to promote the Fortem brand within our chosen market place * Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management. * Lead and monitor project strategies to achieve the company's sustainability objectives. * Identify and manage commercial risk * Develop excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants, and other stakeholders. * Develop excellent relationships with the supply chain. * Recruit, train, develop, motivate retain high quality Fortem staff to deliver high levels of service delivery. * Provide technical support and advice to the client and project team. * Ensure a robust strategy is in place for dealing with complaints and managing defects. * Support our commitment to sustainability. * Ensure robust strategy for delivering quality throughout project lifecycle with Zero defects as a target on handover. What You Will Need Essential Criteria * Experience of delivering capital works and larger scale projects, through subcontract /supply chain arrangements. * Experience of project managing multiple projects with experience in works to high rise / high risk buildings including external faade systems, roofing, fire remediation and fire protections systems, structural works, groundworks, concrete repairs, internal refurbishment etc. * Extensive end to end project management experience gained in a similar environment. Preconstruction and construction experience essential. * Experience of retrofit projects delivered to PAS2035 or similar standards. * Valid UK driving licence Desirable Criteria * SMSTS & knowledge of safe systems of work. * Scaffold inspection * Role Appropriate CSCS card * First Aid at work certificate Benefits * Annual bonus up to 10% of basic salary * 29 days annual leave & your birthday off * Pay review every year * 26 weeks full pay maternity leave * 8 weeks full pay paternity leave * £1,500 towards home electric car set up * Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms * Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee * Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System * Other benefits including Private pension, Life Insurance, dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more Who We Are We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon. Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.