Operations Director (Demolition, Enabling & Remediation Works)

Madisons Recruitment is recruiting for an Operations Manager on a permanent basis for a client located in Hook.

This senior leadership role involves overseeing operational performance across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, and delivering excellence in project execution, health & safety, and client satisfaction. The Operations Director will lead project and site teams, drive efficiency, and develop client and stakeholder relationships.

Experience in Demolition, Enabling & Remediation Works is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid submissions, develop and communicate contract programmes with risk mitigation strategies.
• Work with the commercial team to oversee project forecasting, monitor performance, and meet financial and operational targets.
• Identify and communicate contract variations to stakeholders and clients for timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with HSQE legislation and promote a safety and quality culture.
• Manage workforce planning, including resource allocation, recruitment, and training.
• Provide strategic and technical support to project teams, lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, industry bodies, and partners.
• Contribute to overall business strategy as part of the senior leadership team.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in senior operations or contracts management within demolition, enabling works, or construction sectors.
• Strong commercial and operational skills, with results-driven ability in high-pressure environments.
• Proven leadership, team development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Degree or HNC in a construction-related discipline (desirable).
• Professional membership (e.g., Institution of Demolition Engineers) preferred.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely or Leading Safely (desirable).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Life assurance (5x salary).
• Private medical insurance (after 3 months).
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive environment within a family-run business, including social events.

If interested, please apply or contact us below:

Consultant Name: Kieran

Landline: (phone number removed)

Email: (url removed)

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