Operations Manager
Residential Retrofit & New Build
Full-time | Permanent
West London

Operations Manager job in West London – leading a major £75m–£80m residential regeneration and retrofit scheme, offering a career-defining opportunity on a flagship long-term project.

The Role
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of a major residential regeneration scheme in West London. Working for a leading main contractor through Skilled Careers, this role will oversee the operational delivery of a large-scale phased programme across internal works, external works, and M&E packages on a live residential development.

This is a critical hire for the business and requires a proven Operations Manager with strong new build experience, excellent leadership capability, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams across a complex live environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading operational delivery of a £75m–£80m residential regeneration and retrofit programme in West London
• Managing and coordinating internal works, external works, and M&E teams across a live site environment
• Overseeing programme delivery, logistics, sequencing, and operational performance across a multi-phase scheme
• Driving health & safety, quality, compliance, and programme standards across all construction activities
• Managing site-based operational teams and ensuring successful coordination between all packages and stakeholders
• Working closely with senior leadership to ensure successful delivery of a flagship long-term project
• Playing a key role in pre-construction planning and early project mobilisation ahead of Phase 2 works

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager delivering large-scale residential, mixed-use, or regeneration schemes
• Strong new build background with additional refurbishment or retrofit experience preferred
• Experience managing multiple workstreams including internals, externals, and M&E coordination
• Demonstrable leadership experience managing large site teams and complex construction programmes
• Strong operational delivery, programming, and stakeholder management capability
• Stable career history demonstrating longevity and progression within reputable contractors
• Experience working within live or occupied environments would be advantageous
• Relevant construction qualification (Degree/HNC/HND) and strong understanding of health & safety regulations

Package & Benefits

• £90,000 salary package with flexibility for exceptional candidates
• £5,000 car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Long-term flagship project with strong career progression opportunities
• Immediate start available

This Operations Manager role in West London offers the opportunity to join a major long-term residential project at a critical stage, working within a hands-on contractor environment where operational leadership is key. Apply now through Skilled Careers to be considered for this high-profile opportunity.