Operations Manager

Overview

Operations Manager — Ilkeston, with occasional nationwide client travel. Salary £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Vehicle/Allowance + Great Training + Progression to Technical Director or Divisional Head.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy that provides a variety of services across the construction sector, where you can make the role your own progressing technically to a Technical Director level or through management to a Divisional Head position.

Are you an experienced operations or project professional with a background in materials or concrete testing? You will lead teams, remain technically involved, and shape how a business operates.

This growing and ambitious construction consultancy operates nationwide and specializes in structural investigation projects, offering services to a multitude of clients. These range from structural and building investigations, inspections and surveys, as well as both intrusive and non-intrusive testing, across building, civil and infrastructure sectors.

You will be responsible for overseeing site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. The role combines operational management, technical oversight, client interaction, and staff development, with ambitious growth plans over the next two years and long-term progression potential.

Therefore, the ideal candidate will have a background in concrete or materials testing and experience managing teams in a supervisory or managerial capacity. You will be confident dealing with clients, comfortable remaining technically involved, and motivated to grow with a business that actively promotes from within.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to progress into senior leadership overtime, with clear routes toward divisional and director-level roles, supported by ongoing training and development while being an active part of the company's growth.

• Managing site contracts and ensuring works are delivered to programme
• Ensuring high standards of Health & Safety
• Based out of the office in Ilkeston
• Great opportunity for professional and technical progression

• Experience with concrete and materials testing
• Previous experience managing teams
• Strong understanding of health, safety and quality standards
• Commutable distance to the Ilkeston office and willingness to travel nationwide when needed

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on experience and will be decided by the client. Rise is not responsible for hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.