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Operations Director; Residential Construction

Job in Charlton, London, Greater London, OX128AZ, England, UK
Listing for: Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Contract position Listed on 2026-11-13
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Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 GBP Yearly GBP 90000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position: Operations Director (Residential Construction)
Location: Charlton

Operations Director (Residential Construction) £70,000 - £90,000  Car Allowance  Company Bonus  25 Days Holiday  Private Medical Glasgow Are you an experienced Residential Construction professional with a proven track record of overseeing and delivering projects, looking to step into a senior leadership role within an established contractor that prides itself on its self-delivery capabilities? On offer is the opportunity to join an innovative, sustainability-focused, owner-managed civil engineering contractor.

The company operates as both a Principal and Subcontractor, working across Civil Engineering, Residential and Energy sectors. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple residential construction and groundworks contracts across the Central Belt of Scotland. Additionally, you will lead Contracts Managers, Site Managers and wider operational teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required commercial and quality standards.

You will take responsibility for project programmes, resource planning, client relationships and operational performance, working closely with commercial, technical and HSE departments to ensure successful project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manager within the residential construction sector to lead operational teams, oversee key projects and play an integral part in the continued growth and success of a leading construction contractor.

The Role Oversee the delivery of multiple residential groundworks and civil engineering projects across Scotland Lead and manage Contracts Managers, Site Managers and operational teams to achieve project objectives Develop and implement project delivery strategies, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and on programme Oversee the commercial performance of contracts, ensuring projects remain profitable and within budget Coordinate labour, plant and resources across multiple sites to maximise productivity Ensure all construction activities meet required technical specifications and quality standards Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation across all operations Travelling to sites across the Central Belt of Scotland Monday to Friday, 8 - 5

The Person Experience working in a Managerial position with a Residential Construction environment Background delivering Residential Contracts Full UK Driving License If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH
28194 . The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
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