Operations Manager (Social Housing)

• Job Reference: RAPM25
• Job Title: Operations Manager (Social Housing)
• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + vehicle / fuel / benefits package
• Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Operations Manager

Are you looking for an Operations Manager role? Interested in working for a leading Construction Company?

VANRATH are recruiting an Operations Manager to work within the Building Maintenance department for a large, leading Construction Company in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Remuneration:

£60,000 - £70,000 + vehicle / fuel / benefits package

Benefits Package Include:

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Overview:

Play a strategic leadership role overseeing multiple projects or operational areas to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. Responsible for managing site teams, coordinating with commercial and technical departments, and maintaining client relationships, ensuring efficient resource allocation, compliance with regulations, and alignment with business objectives. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across construction projects.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple construction sites and contracts
• Lead and manage Project and Site Managers to deliver works to agreed standards of quality, cost, and time
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Design, and Planning teams to ensure cohesive project delivery
• Manage performance and development of teams, ensuring succession planning and talent development
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, partners, and subcontractors, maintaining strong working relationships
• Oversee the mobilisation of new projects, including programming, logistics, and resource planning
• Monitor KPIs and reporting metrics, using data to drive performance and identify areas for improvement
• Contribute to operational strategy development and company-wide initiatives
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement across all operational activities

The Ideal Person:

• Proven experience in a senior operational role within the UK construction sector (ideally residential or social housing)
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading multi-site teams
• In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations, health & safety legislation, and construction practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS (Black Card), SMSTS, and First Aid at Work certified

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion