Operations​/Technical Director

Overview

Operations / Technical Director - Specialist Construction Sub-Contractor

Widnes (Hybrid) | National Travel - £70,000 - £90,000 + Bonus (up to 50%) + Car / Allowance + Benefits

A well-established North West-based specialist construction sub-contractor is seeking an experienced Operations / Technical Director to join its senior leadership team. With a turnover of circa £25m and a national delivery footprint, the business delivers technically complex projects across industrial and commercial environments.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will have full accountability for operational delivery, leading project and contract teams, site operatives, and business support functions. You will shape operational strategy, strengthen technical capability, and drive commercial performance across the business, ensuring safe, profitable, and high-quality project delivery.

• Strategic Operational Leadership — Lead and develop project, contract, and site teams to ensure operational excellence
• Drive efficiency, scalable processes, and margin improvement
• Act as escalation point for major projects, client relationships, and operational risks
• Embed a high-performance culture and align operational capability with growth targets
• Technical & Commercial Oversight — Provide senior technical guidance across complex installations
• Collaborate on major bids, technical proposals, and strategic accounts
• Strengthen supplier relationships and optimise procurement
• Ensure projects deliver on gross margin and profitability targets
• Health, Safety & Governance — Champion a zero-harm culture across all operations
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and ISO standards
• Lead continuous improvement in operational governance and quality
• Business & Financial Leadership — Oversee operational budgeting, forecasting, KPIs, and WIP reporting
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and succession development
• Support capital investment decisions to enhance long-term capability

• Experienced leader of large operational teams (80-100+ people) in £10m+ turnover specialist contracting
• Strong commercial acumen with evidence of margin improvement
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership
• Credibility with clients, suppliers, and senior stakeholders
• Experience in flooring or specialist subcontracting sectors advantageous

• £70,000 - £90,000 basic salary
• Performance bonus up to 50% (80% company / 20% personal performance)
• Car or car allowance
• Pension: 5% Employee / 5% Employer
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Death in service: 3x salary

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