Small Works Manager

  • PPM Recruitment
  • 06/10/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

We are looking for a Small Works Manager oversees minor M&E projects-typically ranging from a few thousand pounds up to around 500,000

Core Responsibilities

  • Project Delivery: Manage multiple small-to-medium works concurrently from initial scoping/survey to final handover.
  • Financial & P&L Management: Track project costs, build estimates/quotations, manage budgets, and monitor Profit & Loss (P&L).
  • Health & Safety (H&S): Write and review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), manage CDM Regulations, and oversee permit-to-work or isolation procedures.
  • Contractor & Labour Coordination: Supervise internal engineering teams, line-manage operational staff, and procure/manage external subcontractors.
  • Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for clients, provide progress updates, and resolve technical or site-level issues.
  • Documentation & Handover: Produce completion reports, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and sign-off documentation.

Essential Requirements & Qualifications

  • Experience: Typically 3 to 5+ years in a small works, building maintenance, contracts management, or facilities project role.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of M&E (mechanical and electrical).
  • Health & Safety Certifications: Often requires SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) and a CSCS Black/Gold Card.
  • Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is normally essential due to multi-site travel.
  • IT & Admin: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and project or maintenance management software.

Additional Information

  • Salary 55,000
  • Company Car
  • Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.30 with a 30-minute lunch break Friday 08:00 to 15:30
  • 25 days holiday + stat days + Birthday
  • Pension - contribution 3%
  • Other benefits included.