Small Works Manager

Expires on 12/05/2025

  • £40-42,000 & company car & benefits
  • Kent (covering Folkestone, Gillingham, Canterbury, Margate & Ashford)
  • Permanent
  • Will Lauchlan

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Small Works Manager to join a dedicated Billable Works team for our prestigious client. You’ll take responsibility for managing and delivering a range of projects, including damp and mould programmes, minor refurbishments such as kitchens and bathrooms, and full internal refurbishments.

You’ll oversee all aspects of project delivery — ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Health & Safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction will be at the heart of everything you do.

Key Responsibilities of the Small Works Manager

  • Lead the day-to-day delivery of low-value, high-volume projects across multiple sites.
  • Manage contractors and suppliers to deliver multiple work streams simultaneously.
  • Oversee procurement activities, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and internal guidelines.
  • Develop project briefs, specifications, tender documents, and manage works from initiation through to completion.
  • Maintain strong financial control by managing budgets, monitoring monthly spend, and ensuring value for money.
  • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and environmental legislation, including CDM and Asbestos Regulations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Armed Forces families, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), and supply chain partners.
  • Provide accurate scoping, reporting, and record-keeping across all project activities.

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll have:

  • Proven experience in project and contract management, ideally within the housing or construction sector.
  • Experience supervising contractors and suppliers, managing term contracts, and resolving project delivery issues.
  • Strong technical knowledge supported by an industry-recognised qualification in construction, contract, or property management.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
  • A solid understanding of Health & Safety, compliance, and risk management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Project.
  • A commitment to high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction.

Desirable

  • SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.

Essential

  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain SC Clearance.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £42,000
  • Company car or car allowance
  • 6% matched pension contribution
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Private medical cover (single)
  • Life assurance (2x annual salary)

Our Facilities Management - Engineering Specialist

Will Lauchlan

I have a combined 6 years of experience at Mainstay Recruitment over 2 sectors. I moved across to the Facilities Management team in 2025 to assist with the exciting growth within the sector and to sink my teeth into a new role and challenge.

Contact Will Lauchlan for more information about this job.

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