Operations Manager

The Role

We are seeking an Operations Manager to oversee project delivery and lead the development of our workshop production processes. This role involves coordinating design, procurement, workshop and site teams to ensure cabins are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Alongside day to day delivery, you will help strengthen how we operate. This includes improving workshop flow, supporting design for buildability, enhancing production planning, and embedding quality control processes that make excellence repeatable.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the face of our company, representing our brand professionally and confidently in all client interactions and engagements.
• Plan and manage project programmes
• Coordinate workshop production across multiple builds/projects
• Support design for buildability and production efficiency
• Monitor budgets and procurement
• Oversee subcontractors and installation
• Maintain quality control processes
• Drive operational improvements

Requirements

• Experience in construction, workshop production, or design and build environments
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Commercial awareness
• Confident managing people and subcontractors
• Practical understanding of build processes

This is a hands on leadership role with real influence on how the business evolves.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Understands both craft and structured production
• Values detail and quality
• Brings clarity and calm leadership
• Is commercially aware and programme focused
• Sees systems as a way to protect standards
• Wants to help shape the long term evolution of a growing business

Why Join Us

You will be joining at a pivotal moment. This role offers genuine influence and responsibility, working closely with the founders to help build systems that will support Life Space Cabins for years to come.

About Life Space Cabins

We design and build high quality, architect led cabins with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and detail. As the business grows, we are strengthening our workshop production and delivery systems to ensure quality remains consistent and reliable.

Apply

Strictly direct applications only. Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] and/or request a full job description.

Please note: we are not working with recruitment agencies for this role.

If successful, you will be invited to an initial video or in-person interview.

Second-stage interviews may include a practical skills task in our working environment, to ensure the role is the right fit for both sides.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,525.95-£50,000.00 per year

Location:

• Our HQ Yealmpton PL8 2ES

Work Location: In person