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The Client
My client is a multi-disciplinary contractor based in Milton Keynes with approximately 80 employees and turnover in excess of £20M.
They have a nationwide client base including Public Sector contracts and corporate businesses, Tier 1 contractors, FM providers and a focus on logistics and distribution centres.
They are focused on capturing the growth that is being driven by the market trends for repair and refurbishment and regulatory pressure to maintain compliance and improve the energy efficiency of the UK’s existing commercial building stock.
They are implementing a people centric strategic growth plan focusing on developing a collaborative and inclusive culture, improving their quality processes and systems, employee and customer satisfaction and driving consistent and compliant services resulting in sustainable profitable growth.
Job Description
The Operations Manager within Quoted Small Works & FM (QSW) role will be focused on pre-construction, delivery, management of operatives and sub-contractors within the department. A key part element within their role is managing the quality control start to end process. The OM will work across all clients and partnerships with the business, working alongside other OMs in a collaborative way to ensure best customer satisfaction.
The Quoted Small Works department is a fast pace, dynamic department so they are looking for a composed and organized individual who has experience of working within this sector.
The role will involve being a point of contact for various customers across the department, receiving enquiries, supporting with estimating, leading delivery, and quality assurance.
A key aim is for the remedial small works and FM growth to align to the business ambition and double from its existing base revenue within a 4-year period whilst maintaining the healthy gross profit contribution.
Key Responsibilities
Leading by example and supporting setting the standards and tone of the business unit
Ensuring that Health and Safety standards are met within the department
Liasing and responding to multiple customer needs within the department
Estimating and supporting with cost analysis
Organizing and arranging delivery of tasks collaboratively with team members
Managing day to day delivery and supporting procurement
Assessing quality delivery and challenging standards
Managing delivery operatives and supporting their development
Enforcing quality and efficient delivery throughout the whole department
Aligning with the business Core Values and ensuring they are being adhered to within the delivery operatives
Sharing best practice within the department
Liaising with management team to ensure reporting systems are up to date
Managing and analysis day to day costings on delivery
Assisting to the growth of the department with an innovate and creative approach to new opportunities
Requirements and skills
Problem solving and negotiation skills are essential
Familiarity with multi trade estimating is essential
Familiarity with multi trade delivery is essential
Collaboration and communication to all within the department and business
Good IT ability with an analytical mindset
Ability to embrace relevant software and systems
Good communication skills
Diligence and reliability
Good organizational skills
Competitive and target driven
Driving license
Salary
£45,000 - £60,000 DOE
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