Director of operations Work, Jobs in Leeds, Eng (with Salaries)

Construction Operations Director
Vista Tiles & Surface Solutions Ltd —Leeds
- £88,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
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3d
Trade Director
Ali Brothers Trade Services Ltd —Leeds
- £84,000 - £102,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Health & wellbeing programme
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8d
Assistant Director of Culture, Growth and Infrastructure
North Yorkshire Council —York
- £86,537 - £95,898 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
6d
Director of Operations - The Engineering Centre
Calderdale College —Brighouse
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Head of Product Ownership
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust —Leeds
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
8d
Deputy Director Strategy Governance & Transformation
HM Revenue and Customs —Leeds
- £86,000 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Budgeting
- AI
1d
Head Of Office - Corporate Risk, Leeds
Aon Corporation —Leeds
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
Associate Director - Project Planning
AECOM —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
11d
Business Unit Director Advisory
Aqua Consultants —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Head of Manufacturing
Card Factory —Shipley
- £95,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Manufacturing
8d
Head of Transport Strategy
North Yorkshire Council —York
- £71,425 - £80,216 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
10d
Head of Public Transport
North Yorkshire Council —York
- £71,425 - £80,216 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Leadership
10d
Associate Director - Consents Management
Turner & Townsend —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Presentation skills
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Head of Business Development
The Advonet Group —Chapel Allerton
- £34,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Sales
- Salesforce
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Director – Project Management - Global VAT Compliance & Reporting (GVCR)
RSM UK —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Accounting
- Mentoring
Corporate Treasury Advisory Associate Director
RSM UK —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Team management
- Organisational skills
Business Development Director - Commercial Fleet
Solera —Leeds
- Full-time
- Sales
- Business development
- Travel
Head of Security Operations & Engineering - Flutter Functions
Flutter Entertainment —Leeds
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Gym membership
Head of New Brands
JCT600 —Bradford
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Manager/ Associate Director, Financial Advisory
Teneo —Leeds
- English
- Business development
- Analysis skills
7d

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Construction Operations Director

Vista Tiles & Surface Solutions Ltd
Leeds

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£88,000 - £100,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Private dental insurance
Employee mentoring programme
Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Cost management
Project Management
Pricing
Resource allocation planning
Operations management
Senior management experience
Stakeholder liaison
Coaching
Construction project team management
Construction management within residential construction industry
Microsoft Office
Performance management
Workforce planning strategy
Quality assurance
Bachelor's degree
Team management
Task prioritisation
Decision making
Quality control
Conflict management
Recruiting
Construction contractor coordination
Operational strategy development
Contracts
Management reporting
Ongoing financial performance monitoring
Construction coordination
Budgeting
Project health and safety management
Financial management
Construction management
Leadership
Project management experience
Project risk management
Growth strategy
Negotiation
Vendor performance monitoring
Operations leadership experience
Project progress tracking

Full job description

About the Role

Vista Tiles & Surface Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Construction Operations Director to lead project delivery, installation operations, workforce performance, and service quality across our tile and surface solutions business.

In this senior leadership position, you will oversee the successful delivery of commercial and residential surface projects from planning through completion. You will establish operational priorities, manage project resources, monitor financial performance, and ensure that work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard.

You will collaborate with commercial, procurement, sales, design, installation, and senior leadership teams to strengthen operational performance and support sustainable business growth.

This position is ideal for an accomplished construction or building materials professional with extensive leadership experience in project delivery, fit-out, flooring, tiles, interiors, or specialist installation services.

Why Join Us?

Senior Leadership Responsibility

Lead company-wide project delivery, installation operations, workforce planning, and performance improvement.

High Business Impact

Influence operational strategy, project profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth.

Specialist Industry Environment

Work within a business focused on tiles, architectural surfaces, interior finishes, and installation solutions.

Professional Growth

Take on a high-visibility leadership position with responsibility for major operational decisions and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the company’s construction and installation operations strategy
Oversee multiple commercial and residential surface projects
Lead project managers, site managers, installation teams, and operational personnel
Establish project schedules, resource plans, and delivery priorities
Monitor project budgets, labour costs, materials, margins, and financial performance
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets
Review project risks, delays, quality concerns, and contractual obligations
Coordinate with commercial and procurement teams on pricing, materials, and supplier performance
Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, architects, designers, and industry partners
Lead operational reviews and present performance updates to senior leadership
Establish clear operational KPIs and service-quality standards
Improve project planning, reporting, installation, and quality-control processes
Support tender reviews, major proposals, and project mobilisation activities
Oversee contractor selection, workforce capacity, and resource allocation
Ensure compliance with health and safety, building, employment, and company requirements
Investigate significant operational issues and implement corrective actions
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing operational teams
Support the company’s long-term expansion and service-development plans

What We Are Looking For

Experience

Eight or more years of experience in construction operations, project delivery, building materials, specialist contracting, fit-out, or installation services
Significant experience managing multiple projects, operational budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
Proven experience in a senior construction, project delivery, or operations leadership role
Experience managing contractors, suppliers, clients, and commercial stakeholders
Experience in tiles, flooring, surfaces, interiors, building products, or specialist finishes is strongly preferred

Skills

Strong construction operations and project leadership capabilities
Excellent commercial awareness and financial decision-making skills
Advanced workforce planning and resource-management abilities
Strong understanding of project budgets, margins, contracts, and risk
Confident leadership, coaching, and performance-management skills
Excellent client, contractor, and stakeholder communication
Ability to oversee several complex projects and competing priorities
Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities
Detailed understanding of quality, safety, and compliance standards
Proficiency with project-management, reporting, and Microsoft Office systems
Strategic, accountable, and solution-focused leadership style

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business, Quantity Surveying, or a related subject preferred
Chartered or relevant professional construction qualifications are advantageous
Substantial relevant leadership and industry experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications

Pay: £88,000.00-£100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee mentoring programme
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

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