Operations Manager in England

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society. We're delivering nationwide facilities management, tailoring lifecycle plans to local authority needs and providing M&E support, cleaning, catering, and grounds maintenance with technology-driven efficiency. You will be working in the Building Services OU based in Kent where we are responsible for creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.

We are currently looking for an Operations Manager who will manage and deliver the project and programme within budget, ensuring the achievement of contractual requirements. Building the satisfaction of internal and external customers, as well as managing client and customer stakeholders.

• Participate in developing, maintaining, and executing a Health, Safety, Environment and sustainability project action plan.
• Accurately report progress each month, including key activities linked to compliance and H&S.
• Take a proactive approach to prevent losses and maximise profitability.
• Develop a collaborative working relationship with each shareholder/customer/client.
• Be a key contact and build and maintain an effective and supportive working relationship with members of the Skanska Building Services team and client.

• An experienced Operations Manager with at least 5 years’ experience in managing projects and facilities management service delivery across multiple sites in a large portfolio.
• Practiced proven leader, operationally, commercially and financially astute.
• Technical background with Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualifications.
• LV Electrical Authorised person.
• Extensive knowledge of managing Water hygiene in line with statutory regulations.
• Proven client and stakeholder relationship builder.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, regulatory compliance, and ISO standards.

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family.
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance.
• Professional development.
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave).

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change. If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.