Job title: Operations Manager - Special Projects
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Building and Construction
Functional Expertise: Engineering Operational/Commercial
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Location: Cambridge
Job published: 01-05-2026
Job ID: 39521

Job Description

Operations Manager – BMS Projects (UK / Europe)

This is not just an operations role — it is ownership of delivery performance across a growing division.

You will lead a Special Projects function delivering complex BMS projects across the UK, Nordics, and Europe, with responsibility for people, performance, and commercial outcomes.

You gain:

  • Leadership of a high-performing team
  • Influence over systems, processes, and delivery standards
  • Direct impact on business growth and performance

What you will be doing

  • Leading project managers and engineering teams
  • Managing delivery performance across projects
  • Overseeing budgets, forecasting, and commercial outcomes
  • Managing subcontractors and supplier relationships
  • Driving operational improvements and process development

What you need

  • Leadership experience in BMS or project environments
  • Strong commercial and financial understanding
  • Ability to manage teams and performance

What you get

  • Strategic leadership role
  • High-impact position within a growing division
  • Exposure to major international projects

Reality check

  • High responsibility across delivery, people, and finance
  • Requires decisive leadership and accountability

If you want to lead a function rather than operate within one, apply now.

APPLY NOW!

 

You must have a Right To Work in the UK - No sponsorship is available

 

Please note that, unfortunately, any applicants without the relevant work experience or the Right To Work in the UK will be unsuccessful.

 

Crucial People operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.