Group Operations Manager in LU

Overview

Group Operations Manager — £55,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Career Progression + Hybrid Working

Luton; commutable from Bedford, Milton Keynes, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Hitchin, Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Watford and surrounding areas.

A rare opportunity for an organised, driven professional to join a growing construction company in a newly created leadership role. This role offers autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape the next phase of the company s expansion with progression opportunities to Operations Director.

Are you an organised and proactive operations professional looking to make a real impact? If you enjoy improving processes, coordinating teams, and driving business performance, this role may be for you.

The business operates across multiple construction sectors, including roofing, waterproofing, brickwork, and property development. With a strong client base and plans to double turnover from £20m to £40m over the next five years, growth has created the need for a dedicated operational leader to strengthen internal processes, support project delivery, and build the infrastructure required for the next stage of expansion.

You will act as the operational hub of the business, supporting Contracts Managers, monitoring project delivery, improving systems and processes, and helping drive business growth. You will work closely with the Directors to coordinate resources, oversee project progression, and support recruitment and staff development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong operational or management experience within construction, logistics, property maintenance, or a similar project-driven environment. You will be confident, organised, commercially aware, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its development, with genuine progression and the chance to build and develop a team.

• Monitor project progress and operational performance
• Coordinate teams, schedules, and resources
• Support Contracts Managers with project delivery
• Improve systems, processes, and reporting procedures
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and staff development

• Operations, project coordination, or management experience
• Construction, property, maintenance, logistics, or similar background
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Experience using CRM systems and business software
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach
• Full UK Driving Licence

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on experience, qualifications, and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.