Operations Manager

The Vacancy

WPS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager to oversee our largest contract in the Wolverhampton area. This role involves managing a diverse range of planned works including Elemental replacements, Retrofit works and high rise renovations.

Not only will you be overseeing the project but you will also have direct reports to look after aswell. Ideally based in the Wolverhampton area as you will be required in the office/site however we can offer hybrid working to give you that home/work life balance

Key Responsibilities:

– Lead and manage operations across multiple planned work streams.
– Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
– Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
– Monitor performance and implement improvements.
– Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.

Candidate Requirements:

– Proven experience as an Operations Manager.
– Strong background in managing large-scale contracts.
– In-depth knowledge of planned works with a key focus on elemental replacements, Retrofit works and high rise renovations.
– Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

You will need to be a strong character, experience in dealing with clients and be a strong leader.
– Candidate must be an experienced Operations Manager from a social housing background.

What We Offer:

– Competitive salary and benefits package.
– Opportunity to work on high-profile contracts.
– Supportive and dynamic work environment.
– Career development and progression opportunities.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.