Permanent

Operations Manager

RGB Recruitment

Cornwall, Cornwall, PL26 8LR

£65000 - £80000 per annum, Benefits: Package

Posted: 10 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 10 October 2026

Ref: 60869908

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About the Role

Reporting to senior leadership, the Operations Manager will establish and grow an M&E business unit across Cornwall. This permanent post, offering £65,000 to £80,000 plus package, suits an experienced electrical contracts professional. Duties include managing delivery of schemes within healthcare, education and commercial sectors, overseeing safety, budgets and programme targets, and developing client relationships with main contractors. The successful candidate will recruit and lead a local team, win further work, and ensure projects meet agreed standards. Strong commercial awareness, electrical contracting knowledge and proven leadership within building services are essential. Standard hours apply, with travel expected throughout the South West region.

Electrical Operations Manager
Operations Manager (Electrical)
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Looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and build an M & E business unit?

RGB Recruitment Ltd are pleased to be working exclusively with a well established regional M & E contracting company who have earned a great reputation and work on varied schemes across the South West.
Due to an increase in workload and planned expansion, having won a number of new projects in the Healthcare, Education and Commercial sectors, a rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Electrical Contracts/Operations Manager to lead their Cornwall based work and build a new division in the area.
The Role
Working for a range of clients and main contractors, you will be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of multiple projects with contract values of up to £3m which include new build and refurbishment schemes. Duties will include:

Business development, identifying new opportunities in the region
Building strong working relationships with existing clients and supply chain partners
Contracts managing up to 4 schemes at any one time
Leading preconstruction functions having involvement in tendering and design management
Oversee the recruitment, management and development of staff
Collaborate with the commercial team to oversee project budgets, procurement, and forecasting for the business unit
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Report into board level on project and region performance

The Person

Proven experience as an Electrical Contracts or Operations Manager within the building services sector ideally within a contracting environment.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, installation, and design principles.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of the marketplace and area are advantageous
Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or HNC/HND).
Full UK driving licence.

Benefits