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This leading UK Landscape Contractor requires an experienced Operations Manager with a background within Landscaping and an understanding of the industry. As the successful candidate you will be covering the south of the UK and looking for a remote role.
Attendance to the East Sussex office one or two days a week, with site visits to locations across the main areas of the UK such as Wiltshire, Nottingham and across to East Anglia - only when required.
As the successful candidate you will had experience with running soft landscaping with a turnover of £10m per annum and be responsible for the following:
Core Duties:
- Management of Contracts Managers, and operations support staff to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to specification.
- Management of operational process to achieve targets.
- Ability to work with commercial management to issue accurate information to clients and Director and senior managers.
- Client liaison to meet expectations in relation to project completion and additional work opportunities.
- Oversee day-to-day operational running of the company.
- Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Overall control and responsibility of labour spending and allocation.
- Team coordination and effective communication across management and teams.
- To be capable of resolving operation issues, with prompt action taken when required.
- Monitoring performance and taking prompt action when required.
- To manage projects according to budgets and targets as required by the business.
- Understand Health and Safety legislation and lead with a safety-first approach to manage risk.
- Manage in accordance with the businesses quality and environmental management system, ensuring compliance practice and records are maintained within the operations team.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other external partners. Ensure relationships with supply partners are maintained.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the operations team.
- Overall responsibility for quality of works produced and maintaining client satisfaction.
Requirements:
- UK driving licence
- CSCS
- SMSTS
- Advantage IOSH / Nebosh
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Company Pension
- Company vehicle & fuel card
- Mobile & laptop
