Job title: Operations Lead Location: Oxfordshire Salary: Competitive The Company Our client is a successful regional contractor looking to appoint an Operations Lead to oversee exceptional projects across the Oxfordshire region. As a company, they work across a wide range of sectors including Defence, Arts & Culture, Commerce and Industry, Defence, Education, Emergency Services, Healthcare, Religious Buildings, Residential, Sports & Leisure and deliver design & build, new-build, restoration & refurbishment projects. The business has a strong history of training and developing its employees to forge rewarding careers in construction. The role, in a nutshell… To be responsible for the Operations function and for the Development and subsequent successful delivery of an Operations Strategy that gives our client a flexible, efficient, and highly capable operations vehicle, enabling consistent, safe, and high-quality delivery across all sectors, to the satisfaction of our customers. Strong effective leadership of all operational employees through communication, coaching, and talent management to ensure high levels of motivation, engagement, and ultimately high-performing teams of the business. Preparing sites and liaising with other construction professionals such as architects, engineers, buyers, estimators, and surveyors before construction work starts. Developing with the site team a detailed action plan for creating and delivering a zero-incident Health & Safety Culture, considering the wider effect on the environment. The individual/skills Extensive proven experience within the Oxfordshire region. Experience of working in the Public and Private sector Experience of completing sections and projects on time on budget, and safely. The ability to ensure all staff/subcontractors comply with Health & Safety procedures. The ability to develop and lead a team. Good interpersonal skills including, communication and team building. MCIOB (desirable) Problem solving skills. Customer-facing skills. People/ team management skills A credible, professional, and engaged individual with excellent technical skills A team player able to ensure problems are identified and resolved at an early stage. What’s on offer · Competitive salary / Full executive benefits package / Clear progression