Operations / Technical Director - Specialist Construction Sub-Contractor

Widnes (Hybrid) | National Travel - £70,000 - £90,000 + Bonus (up to 50%) + Car / Allowance + Benefits

A well-established North West-based specialist construction sub-contractor is seeking an experienced Operations / Technical Director to join its senior leadership team. With a turnover of circa £25m and a national delivery footprint, the business delivers technically complex projects across industrial and commercial environments.

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will have full accountability for operational delivery, leading project and contract teams, site operatives, and business support functions. You will shape operational strategy, strengthen technical capability, and drive commercial performance across the business, ensuring safe, profitable, and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Operational Leadership

Lead and develop project, contract, and site teams to ensure operational excellence

Drive efficiency, scalable processes, and margin improvement

Act as escalation point for major projects, client relationships, and operational risks

Embed a high-performance culture and align operational capability with growth targets

Technical & Commercial Oversight

Provide senior technical guidance across complex installations

Collaborate on major bids, technical proposals, and strategic accounts

Strengthen supplier relationships and optimise procurement

Ensure projects deliver on gross margin and profitability targets

Health, Safety & Governance

Champion a zero-harm culture across all operations

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and ISO standards

Lead continuous improvement in operational governance and quality

Business & Financial Leadership

Oversee operational budgeting, forecasting, KPIs, and WIP reporting

Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and succession development

Support capital investment decisions to enhance long-term capability

Candidate Profile

Experienced leader of large operational teams (80-100+ people) in £10m+ turnover specialist contracting

Strong commercial acumen with evidence of margin improvement

Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership

Credibility with clients, suppliers, and senior stakeholders

Experience in flooring or specialist subcontracting sectors advantageous

Package

£70,000 - £90,000 basic salary

Performance bonus up to 50% (80% company / 20% personal performance)

Car or car allowance

Pension: 5% Employee / 5% Employer

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Death in service: 3x salary

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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