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Head of Small Works Division A highly respected construction business is launching a dedicated Small Works division and is seeking an entrepreneurial construction leader to establish, grow and lead the operation. This is a rare opportunity to create a business unit from the ground up with the backing of an established contractor. The successful candidate will take ownership of developing the division, generating revenue, building key client relationships, appointing subcontractors and ultimately creating and leading their own team. For the right individual, this is far more than a traditional management position. It is an opportunity to build a business within a business. The Opportunity We are looking for a commercially minded professional with extensive industry contacts across London and the surrounding areas. You will already possess an established network of clients, consultants and subcontractors and understand how to convert relationships into profitable work streams. The business has a strong reputation, financial stability and operational support already in place. Your role will be to develop a thriving Small Works division focused on delivering projects ranging from reactive works and refurbishment through to planned maintenance, fit out and minor construction projects. Key Responsibilities Establish and lead the Small Works division. Develop a business plan and growth strategy for the department. Generate new business opportunities through existing industry relationships. Build and manage a reliable network of subcontractors and specialist suppliers. Identify opportunities across commercial, education, healthcare, residential and public sector environments. Lead tendering, pricing and negotiation activities. Manage project delivery, profitability and client satisfaction. Recruit and grow the division including project managers, surveyors, administrators and operational staff. Establish processes, reporting systems and operational procedures. Work closely with senior leadership to achieve growth targets. Monitor financial performance, budgets and forecasts. Ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and to a high standard. The Ideal Candidate You will likely come from one of the following backgrounds: Small Works Director Contracts Director Operations Director Senior Contracts Manager Commercial Manager Business Unit Director Regional Manager Most importantly, you will have a proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships. Essential Requirements Significant experience within the construction, refurbishment or maintenance sector. Strong network of client contacts across London and the South East. Established subcontractor and supply chain relationships. Demonstrable experience winning and delivering projects. Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills. Experience building and leading successful teams. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Ability to operate independently and take ownership of business performance. Preferred Experience Refurbishment projects Commercial fit-out Education works Healthcare environments Planned maintenance Minor construction projects Public sector frameworks Design and build projects What We Offer £90,000 - £120,000 basic salary Competitive annual bonus linked to divisional performance Car allowance Pension scheme Private healthcare Flexible working Genuine autonomy to build and shape the division Opportunity to recruit and develop your own team Long-term progression into a senior operational leadership position

Title: Small Works Divisional Manger Location: Exeter Salary: to £75,000 + £5k car allowance + Health/Life cover + benfits Sector: Small works, refurbishment & extensions, £100k - £1.2m Start Date: ASAP The Company: Our client is a well established and secure Exeter based main contractor with an annual turnover of around £30m. The company specialise in a range of new build and refurbvishment projects between £1m - £12m (typically £3m-5m) and across Commercial, Local Authority, Education and Health sectors. The company has an excellent project pipeline and has a robust struture routed in tradtional values based around delivering quality. Small Works Manager - The Role: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced 'Small works' leader to join a fantastic main contractor. The role differs from a traditional Contracts Manager position, in that you will be responsible for overseeing the entire workstream of projects valued between £100k - £1.2m from initial survey/Estimating through to overseeing delivery through to hand over. You will be supported by business functions but must be strong all round across commercial, Estimating and Contracts Management. This is a senior role where you will be growing and leading this seperate business unit. Small Works Manager - The Person Oversee and manage small-scale construction projects from inception to completion from £100k to £1.2m. Estimating, Surveying and Overseeing Delivery of projects Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure project success Monitor project progress, budget, and resources to meet deadlines and financial targets Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards working with the group H&S Manager Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of skilled tradespeople and white collar staff Build a team, price the work and deliver great schemes from small extensions, to larger refurbishments Small Works Manager - The Reward: Competitive salary to £75k + package c£5k Car allowance Company benefits package inluding Health Cover (can upgrade to family cover) and 4x Death in service cover Varied and interesting projects Continued local work within 1 hour of Exeter Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy