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The Wates Residential team is growing, we have a new opportunity for an Operations Director to join the team in our London Region.

Wates Residential is responding to the needs of its customers by developing mixed tenure housing schemes in partnership with both public authorities and housing associations.

Our business covers new-build and partnership housing development activities, reaffirming our long-term commitment to deliver more and better homes; helping to tackle the UK’s urgent need for new housing.

We have an opportunity for an Operations Director to deliver operational excellence in all construction activities from tender strategy to contract completions including working with colleagues on projects where Wates are in a Development Partnership. This role will ultimately ensure safe and profitable delivery to client and stakeholder satisfaction.

As a key part of a Regional team reporting to a Regional Managing Director you will be on a Regional Board leading in the delivery of key strategic priorities and collaborating with peers to always ensure the best outcome for the business and its partners

As our Operations Director you will:

• Manage and support production teams during pre and post tender construction activities, to ensure the safe and profitable delivery on time to quality to client
• Develop business activities in the geographic area including liaison and support to the new business team.
• Ensure there are adequate levels of resources with the right capabilities and behaviours for current and future projects, including clear career development plans for all team members to support internal progression
• To establish and maintain relationships with the Principals of our Supply Chain to ensure a continuous focus toward maintaining and improving safe, quality and timely delivery.
• Be responsible for a portfolio of Projects across our region varying in scale and complexity

We are looking for an Operations Director with previous operational leadership experience who can plan strategically for future growth and development.

To be successful in this role you will have the ability to lead and influence at all levels to deliver outstanding results, successfully develop relationships to create future opportunities and have a proactive approach to risk management and value-add. We are happy to consider applicants from all backgrounds and in particular those from Consultancies and Property Companies as well as Construction Businesses

Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.