Director of construction Work, Jobs in Wavendon, Bkm (with Salaries)

Head of Operation
Guildmore Ltd —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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5d
Head of Major Accounts
Huws Gray Group —Bletchley
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
7d
Construction Project Director
MCR Property Group Ltd —Bedford
- Engineering
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Work from home
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8d
Senior Construction Director Health, Safety and Environment
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Property Development Construction Director
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
Project Controls Director
nLighten —Milton Keynes
- English
- Analysis skills
- No degree
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9d
Engineering Director, Global Capital and Process Standards
Ball Corporation —Luton
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Assistant Project Director - Earthwork and Utilities
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
14d
Transport Operations Director
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Project Director - Rail, Roadways and Resort Development
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
Plant Director
McCormick —Haddenham
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
Project Director - Earthwork and Utilities
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
14d
Associate Director - Security Designer
AECOM —St Albans
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
Associate Director, Lead Design Engineer - Water Sector
AECOM —St Albans
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- IT
- Mechanical knowledge
Technical Director, Capture Management Lead - Water
AECOM —St Albans
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Travel
- Leadership
Associate Director, Structural Engineer - Water
AECOM —St Albans
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Communication skills
Project Director - Controls Analytics
AECOM —St Albans
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Leadership
Associate Director - Highways
AECOM —St Albans
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Leadership
Associate Electrical Director: Data Centres
AECOM —St Albans
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
8d

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Head of Operation

Guildmore Ltd -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

Programme management
Maintenance
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Advert

Guildmore Midlands & North is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead and drive operational performance across the business unit.

This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and within agreed margins. The successful candidate will provide leadership to operational teams, drive accountability, improve consistency across projects, and ensure accurate reporting and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Delivery

Lead operational performance across all live projects.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, to quality standards, and within budget.
Identify and mitigate delivery risks affecting programme, quality, and profitability.
Drive consistency in project mobilisation, delivery, and close-out processes.

Commercial & Performance Management

Work closely with Commercial teams to protect margins and manage project risks.
Challenge delivery strategies where they impact profitability or programme performance.
Monitor operational KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and support Operations Managers, Site Teams, and Delivery Staff.
Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and high performance.
Set clear standards and expectations across the business.

Reporting & Governance

Own operational reporting for monthly reviews, board reports, and business updates.
Ensure reporting is accurate, data-driven, and submitted on time.
Drive consistency through standardised reporting processes and dashboards.

Systems, Compliance & Client Management

Embed best practice processes and operational standards.
Champion the use of company systems and reporting tools.
Support key client relationships and ensure delivery commitments are met.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and regulatory requirements.

What Success Looks Like

Consistent delivery of projects on programme and within margin.
Improved operational performance and reporting compliance.
Reduced delivery-related risks and issues.
Strong accountability and performance culture across teams.
Clear and consistent operational standards throughout the business.

Essential Requirements

Senior operational leadership experience within Construction, Planned Maintenance, Refurbishment, or Property Services.
Proven track record managing multiple projects and operational teams.
Strong programme management and planning expertise.
Commercial awareness with a focus on profitability and risk management.
Experience working at Senior Management or Director level.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Leadership Style

We are looking for someone who is:

Direct, decisive, and performance-focused.
Able to challenge, influence, and hold teams accountable.
Solutions-oriented and proactive.
Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Senior leadership role with significant influence.
Opportunity to shape and improve operational performance.
Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
Long-term career progression within a growing and successful business.

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director of construction jobs in wavendon, bkm

Head of Operation

Head of Major Accounts

Construction Project Director

Senior Construction Director Health, Safety and Environment

Property Development Construction Director

Project Controls Director

Engineering Director, Global Capital and Process Standards

Assistant Project Director - Earthwork and Utilities

Transport Operations Director

Project Director - Rail, Roadways and Resort Development

Plant Director

Project Director - Earthwork and Utilities

Associate Director - Security Designer

Associate Director, Lead Design Engineer - Water Sector

Technical Director, Capture Management Lead - Water

Associate Director, Structural Engineer - Water

Project Director - Controls Analytics

Associate Director - Highways

Associate Electrical Director: Data Centres