Required Skills • Facilities management operations business development contract management leadership team management financial acumen communication negotiation interpersonal skills proactive solutions-driven industry regulations sustainability standards health & safety protocols Electrical HVAC Commercial Gas Job Summary Position: Operations Manager Location: Dartford Area Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Experience Required: Proven experience in a senior leadership role within facilities management, operations, or a similar industry Business Development experience or at least Tender experience Experience of running Multi Discipline Engineers Ideally, H&S Qualification Technically qualified in either Air Conditioning, HVAC, Commercial Gas, or Electrical Knowledge Job Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities management services • Develop and implement strategic business development plans • Manage the entire lifecycle of contracts, from proposal to execution • Build and maintain strong client relationships • Lead a team of operational managers, engineers, and support staff • Manage budgets and resources effectively • Monitor industry trends and competitor activities • Prepare and deliver high-level reports for senior leadership • Oversee the bidding and tendering process for new contracts Benefits: • Company Car or Car Allowance • Rapid promotion opportunities • Potential progression to Operations Director within 12 months Required Skills: • Facilities management, operations, business development, contract management, leadership, team management, financial acumen, communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills, proactive, solutions-driven, industry regulations, sustainability standards, health & safety protocols, Electrical, HVAC, Commercial Gas Desired Skills: • Degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field Experience