At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business operations, improve systems, and drive profitability for a growing scaffold contractor.
- Company: Sonic Scaffolding, a dynamic scaffold contractor with a focus on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy a culture of continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing business performance and driving accountability.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations management, strong financial awareness, and excellent organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Sonic Scaffolding is a growing scaffold contractor delivering projects across the South. We are seeking an experienced Business Operations Manager to work alongside the Managing Director and Technical Leadership Team to improve systems, controls, profitability, and business performance. This is not a scaffolding technical role. We already have experienced scaffolding professionals responsible for estimating, technical delivery, site operations, and health & safety. Your role will be to ensure the business runs efficiently, profitably, and with strong operational discipline.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of systems that support our project delivery teams. You will provide structure, accountability, reporting, and commercial oversight across the business, ensuring that information is accurate, decisions are data-driven, and performance is continually improving.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor company profitability and cashflow.
- Review job performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Work with finance team to improve debtor collection and working capital.
- Produce management reports and performance dashboards.
Business Operations
- Develop and improve business processes and systems.
- Drive efficiency across administration and support functions.
- Ensure consistency of procedures across the business.
- Support planning and resource visibility.
People & Performance
- Manage office staff, yard staff and scaffolders while in the yard.
- Assist with recruitment and onboarding.
- Develop KPIs and accountability frameworks.
Commercial Oversight
- Review project performance and identify risks early.
- Support forecasting and business planning.
- Work alongside the Technical Lead to improve margin control.
- Ensure lessons learned are captured and implemented.
Compliance & Governance
- Maintain company policies and procedures.
- Support quality, compliance, and audit requirements.
- Ensure accurate business records and reporting.
About You
You may come from construction, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, utilities, facilities management, or another operationally focused business. You do not need scaffolding experience, but you must be comfortable working alongside technical specialists, tradesmen and holding teams accountable for results. You will have:
- Strong commercial and financial awareness.
- Experience managing people and business processes.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Confidence working with data, KPIs, and reporting.
- A track record of improving business performance.
- The ability to challenge constructively and drive accountability.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
7am – 8.30am: You will be in the yard/office helping the lorries/scaffolders get on the road. Problems solving, dealing with absence, juggling the diary.
8.30am-3pm: Focus on business operations, improving systems, tracking data. This time of day is much quieter and you will have time to yourself. You may see on-site operations, but you will mainly be office based.
3pm – 4.30pm: Lorries start arriving back into the yard. The key is to organisation, get vehicles loaded for the next day. Motivate the team to carry out useful tasks up to 4.30pm.
What Success Looks Like
Within 6 months you will have:
- Improved visibility of job profitability.
- Strengthened cashflow management.
- Introduced meaningful performance reporting.
- Improved business systems and processes.
- Helped create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Package
Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus. The exact package will reflect experience and the value you can bring to the business.
Business Operations Manager in Salisbury employer: SONIC SCAFFOLDING 2000 LIMITED
Sonic Scaffolding is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and operational excellence in a supportive work environment. With a focus on continuous improvement, we offer competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and opportunities to develop your skills alongside a dedicated team. Join us in our South-based operations where your contributions will directly impact our success and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
Contact Details:
SONIC SCAFFOLDING 2000 LIMITED Recruitment Team
