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Role: Operations Manager - Social Housing External Works

Location: East London & Essex 

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 per annum (Permanent)

We're collaborating with a prominent property maintenance and refurbishment contractor in the search for an Operations Manager. This role involves overseeing the refurbishment division, specifically managing external planned works for properties spanning Essex and East London.

As the Operations Manager, you'll lead a team comprising Project Managers, Site Managers, and RLOs. Your primary focus will be on executing Social Housing Refurbishment contracts throughout the region. We seek someone adept at liaising with local authorities and housing associations, with a track record of managing concurrent projects valued at approximately £15-20 million annually. These projects involve refurbishing predominantly occupied properties, including high-rise buildings and retrofitting internals and externals.

Your responsibilities will encompass the daily operations of your business unit, ensuring commercial and contractual performance, and maintaining client satisfaction.

Key Skills & Experience:

Extensive experience in Social Housing, particularly in planned works and refurbishments.
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
Ability to thrive in a client-facing role, managing deadlines under pressure.
Availability for travel across Essex and East London.
If you meet the criteria above and relish the idea of working for a well-established business where you will be supported to thrive in your career and rewarded with a competitive salary and package, we’d love to hear from you.  Please contact Charlie Hayden at Build Recruitment on (phone number removed), or email  for more information.

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