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Role Overview

The business provides a range of building and compliance services, including electrical works, fire safety solutions, security systems, and sustainable technologies. Operating mainly within regulated and publicly funded environments, the organisation places strong emphasis on safety, quality, environmental responsibility, and positive community outcomes. Recognised industry accreditations and a carbon-neutral approach support a commitment to doing things the right way.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain & Procurement

Support the selection and management of contractors and subcontractors

Work with the Procurement Manager on supplier and material selection

Monitor subcontractor valuations, variations, and costs

Agree final accounts with relevant stakeholders

Tenders & Project Delivery

Lead bid and no-bid decisions

Carry out site visits and provide technical input during tender stages

Support value engineering and contract planning

Review contract documents, design coordination, and mobilisation

Set and monitor KPIs and quality standards

Oversee resourcing and site performance across projects

Work with the SHEQ team to manage compliance and incidents

Resolve complaints and oversee defects and snagging processes

IT & Systems

Oversee company IT systems with support from external consultants

Make decisions around system use, access, and improvements

Ensure systems support operational delivery and reporting

Client Engagement & Business Development

Represent the business at industry and networking events

Manage key client relationships

Support the identification of new opportunities and repeat work

Compliance & Quality

Support internal and external audits

Help develop and maintain policies, procedures, and quality documents

Ensure standards are applied consistently across the business

People & Training

Monitor staffing levels and support recruitment

Oversee HR processes through the HR system

Agree development plans and carry out appraisals

Support a positive, accountable team culture

General & Financial Management

Support business continuity and fleet management

Chair operational meetings and drive actions

Agree budgets and monitor financial performance

Provide regular operational updates to senior leadership

What We're Looking For

Strong experience in an operational management role, ideally within construction, building services, or compliance

A practical leader with good organisational and communication skills

Experience working with health & safety, ISO standards, and digital systems

A commitment to teamwork, high standards, sustainability, and customer-focused delivery

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies