Job type
PermanentLocation
DundeeWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Building ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
+ Car + Bonus
Are you ready to take the next step in your Career? Move your Construction career into a Strategic role.
Operations Manager
Main Contractor | Dundee & Tayside
Your new company
Our client is a leading Main Contractor with a long-established and highly respected presence across the Dundee and wider Tayside region. Renowned for their collaborative approach and exceptional standards, they maintain strong, repeat relationships with key public sector clients including local authorities, councils and educational institutions.
With a robust pipeline of secured work and a clear growth strategy, the business is entering an exciting period of expansion. Equally important, they are widely recognised as an excellent employer, placing genuine value on people, culture and long-term career development.
Your new role
As Operations Manager, you will take a senior leadership role within the business, overseeing operational delivery across a portfolio of live and upcoming projects. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a strategic role in driving performance, consistency and growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Full operational oversight of multiple construction projects across the region
- Leading, mentoring and developing Project Managers and senior site teams
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards
- Managing client relationships and acting as a senior point of contact for key stakeholders
- Supporting business planning, continuous improvement and future growth initiatives
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional looking to step into a broader, more strategic role with genuine influence.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Proven experience in a senior operational or project leadership role within a Main Contracting environment
- Strong track record delivering projects for public sector clients (education, local authority or similar)
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams and manage stakeholders
- Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
- A proactive, values-driven approach aligned with a high-performing, people-focused business
What you’ll get in return
- Opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work
- A senior, strategic position within a growing and forward-thinking business
- Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Highly competitive bonus structure linked to performance
- Long-term career progression within a stable and supportive organisation
