Job Description:

Operations Director

Location: Manchester
Salary: £100,000–£120,000 + Profit Share, Company Car & Benefits

Employment Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

The Opportunity

LGP Consultancy is recruiting on behalf of an established and ambitious organisation within the construction and fit-out sector for an experienced Operations Director to join its senior leadership team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven leader to take ownership of operational performance, business growth and project delivery. You will play a key role in shaping the company’s strategy, improving efficiency and driving profitability.

The package includes a competitive basic salary of £100,000–£120,000, a profit-sharing arrangement, a company car and additional benefits.

The Role

As Operations Director, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring projects, people and resources are aligned with the company’s commercial objectives.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will drive operational excellence, strengthen client relationships and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Operational Leadership: Oversee business operations and coordinate project teams, departments and senior management.
• Business Strategy: Develop and implement operational strategies to support sustainable growth and long-term business objectives.
• Project Delivery: Maintain oversight of project performance, ensuring delivery meets agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Commercial Management: Monitor financial performance, costs and margins, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Team Leadership: Lead, develop and motivate operational teams, promoting accountability and a high-performance culture.
• Resource Planning: Ensure the effective allocation of labour, management and resources across multiple projects.
• Client Relationships: Develop strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Review systems and procedures to improve efficiency, consistency and operational performance.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and company policies.
• Business Development: Identify growth opportunities and support the development of new and existing client relationships.
• Performance Management: Establish and monitor KPIs, review operational results and implement improvements.
• Senior Leadership: Contribute to strategic decision-making, business planning and the achievement of company objectives.

About You

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded professional with a proven track record in senior operational management within construction, M&E, building services or a similar contracting environment.

You will be comfortable operating at director level, combining strategic thinking with a hands-on understanding of project delivery, commercial management and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in a senior operations management or director-level position.
• A strong background in construction, M&E, building services or a related contracting sector.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects, operational teams or business functions.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and margin improvement.
• A track record of implementing operational improvements and supporting business growth.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to develop teams, improve performance and manage competing priorities.
• A sound understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and operational compliance.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and strategic decision-making.

Candidates who have helped grow a contracting business, improve operational performance or deliver significant commercial results will be particularly attractive.

What’s on Offer?

• £100,000–£120,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Profit-sharing arrangement linked to business performance.
• Company car.
• Additional company benefits.
• A senior leadership role with genuine influence over business strategy and operational performance.
• The opportunity to drive growth, profitability and continuous improvement.
• A long-term opportunity within an ambitious organisation.

How to Apply

If you are an established Operations Director or an experienced senior operational leader looking for your next challenge in Manchester, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV through CV-Library, and a member of the LGP Consultancy team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with suitable candidates.

All applications will be handled confidentially.

LGP Consultancy is managing this recruitment process on behalf of its client. Further details about the organisation will be shared with suitable candidates during the initial conversation.