Operations Manager job in West London – leading a major £75m–£80m residential regeneration and retrofit scheme, offering a career-defining opportunity on a flagship long-term project.
The Role
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of a major residential regeneration scheme in West London. Working for a leading main contractor through Skilled Careers, this role will oversee the operational delivery of a large-scale phased programme across internal works, external works, and M&E packages on a live residential development.
This is a critical hire for the business and requires a proven Operations Manager with strong new build experience, excellent leadership capability, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams across a complex live environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leading operational delivery of a £75m–£80m residential regeneration and retrofit programme in West London
2. Managing and coordinating internal works, external works, and M&E teams across a live site environment
3. Overseeing programme delivery, logistics, sequencing, and operational performance across a multi-phase scheme
4. Driving health & safety, quality, compliance, and programme standards across all construction activities
5. Managing site-based operational teams and ensuring successful coordination between all packages and stakeholders
6. Working closely with senior leadership to ensure successful delivery of a flagship long-term project
7. Playing a key role in pre-construction planning and early project mobilisation ahead of Phase 2 works
Requirements
8. Proven experience as an Operations Manager delivering large-scale residential, mixed-use, or regeneration schemes
9. Strong new build background with additional refurbishment or retrofit experience preferred
10. Experience managing multiple workstreams including internals, externals, and M&E coordination
11. Demonstrable leadership experience managing large site teams and complex construction programmes
12. Strong operational delivery, programming, and stakeholder management capability
13. Stable career history demonstrating longevity and progression within reputable contractors
14. Experience working within live or occupied environments would be advantageous
15. Relevant construction qualification (Degree/HNC/HND) and strong understanding of health & safety regulations
Package & Benefits
16. £90,000 salary package with flexibility for exceptional candidates
17. £5,000 car allowance
18. Private healthcare
19. Pension scheme
20. Long-term flagship project with strong career progression opportunities
21. Immediate start available