operations manager.

Operations Manager – Defence Estate

Location: Kineton, Warwickshire – On-site, covering three Defence sites in the local area

Salary: £38,000–£42,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Benefits

Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–4:30pm | Friday 8:00am–3:30pm

Contract: Permanent | Full Time

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a leading organisation responsible for the management, maintenance and improvement of a large and complex UK Defence estate to recruit an experienced Operations Manager based in Kineton.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in small works, construction, building services, Hard FM or estate maintenance to take responsibility for the delivery of a high volume of works across an operational Defence environment.

You'll oversee projects ranging from office refurbishments and building improvements through to kitchen and bathroom refits and general building/M&E works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and to the required standard.

The Role

As Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating and overseeing the delivery of low-value, high-volume billable and maintenance works across the estate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of multiple small works and maintenance projects.
• Planning, coordinating and monitoring works from initial scope through to completion.
• Managing contractors and supply chain partners operating across the sites.
• Monitoring project progress, quality, safety, cost effectiveness and overall contractor performance.
• Carrying out regular site inspections and quality checks on completed and ongoing works.
• Reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and ensuring appropriate safe systems of work are followed.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with the requirements of an operational Defence estate.
• Maintaining accurate records of works, progress and completed inspections through the CAFM system.
• Ensuring appropriate maintenance, compliance and project documentation is completed and recorded.
• Reviewing site risk registers and escalating defects or issues relating to equipment, buildings or systems.
• Supporting compliance with areas including Asbestos and Legionella management plans and undertaking Responsible Person duties where required.
• Providing regular progress updates and reporting to estate management and key Defence stakeholders.
• Ensuring contractors and personnel operating on site comply with relevant Defence safety and compliance requirements.

The position will be approximately 60% office-based, coordinating works, reporting and managing CAFM records, with around 40% spent across the sites carrying out progress, quality and compliance inspections.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience managing the delivery of small works, maintenance or building-related projects within a commercial, public-sector or similarly complex environment.

You could come from a construction, Hard FM, building services, property maintenance, M&E or facilities management background.

You should have:

• Experience managing multiple small works or maintenance projects simultaneously.
• Experience planning, directing and controlling works from scope through to completion.
• A good understanding of building, civil engineering and/or M&E services.
• Experience managing and monitoring contractors and supply chain partners.
• Experience working within a commercial rather than domestic environment.
• Good knowledge of health & safety requirements, including RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence dealing with contractors, operational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills and experience maintaining accurate project/work records.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving issues.

Previous experience within Defence, MOD, secure estates, government facilities or another highly regulated environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

In addition to a salary of £38,000–£42,000, the package includes:

• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical cover
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• Life assurance at 2x base salary
• Pool vehicle available for travel between sites

This is a strong opportunity to join a major organisation delivering essential infrastructure and estate services within a high-profile UK Defence environment, with responsibility for a varied portfolio of works across several local sites.