Operations Director (Construction & Engineering)

London & UK-wide | £175,000–£220,000 + package & bonus

Are you an experienced construction delivery leader with a strong track record in complex project environments? This is a pivotal opportunity to lead project performance and operational excellence for a respected UK construction and engineering business delivering some of the industry’s most high-risk and high-profile schemes.

The organisation operates across major infrastructure, industrial services, and specialist construction. Known for technical precision and a collaborative delivery culture, the business is expanding its senior leadership to enhance programme clarity, governance, and strategic insight across its project portfolio.

The successful candidate will take end-to-end accountability for a portfolio of technically demanding projects- ensuring exceptional HSE standards, disciplined controls, and high-quality client engagement. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a leader who can seamlessly alternate between strategic oversight and operational detail.

You’ll work directly with the executive team and lead on:

• Driving project performance across HSE, quality, productivity, commercial management, and client satisfaction
• Overseeing delivery of complex infrastructure and specialist structural projects
• Embedding robust governance, forecasting, and reporting frameworks across programmes
• Building trusted B2B relationships with clients and key supply chain partners
• Leading and developing a high-performing senior delivery team

We’re looking for a confident and communicative leader with broad sector experience (Tier 1 and Tier 2), strong commercial and contractual understanding, and proven ability to lead high-performing delivery teams across the UK. This role requires travel and flexibility, as well as the credibility to influence and represent at executive level.

To explore this opportunity in more detail, please contact Daniah Williams on 07989 435 960 or email [email protected].