Branch Manager

Building Careers UK; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Branch Manager to oversee their North West Projects Division in Warrington. The successful candidate will manage teams to ensure the effective delivery of planned maintenance and project works. This role demands strong leadership skills and experience in the property services sector. A competitive salary package, car allowance, and excellent benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £70,000

Car allowance and bonus scheme

31 days holiday

Company pension and life assurance

Employee assistance programme

PPE provided

Cycle-to-work scheme

Maternity/paternity leave pay

Health support access

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing planned maintenance and project works.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and build lasting client relationships.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a similar management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams across operations and commercial functions.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure programmes are completed safely and on time.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage branch budgets and control costs.
• Champion a strong health and safety culture.
• Work with senior management to identify new business opportunities.
• Monitor and report on branch performance.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Customer Relations

Financial Oversight

Health & Safety

Business Development

Performance Reporting

Subcontractor Management

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised management qualification (e.g., CMI Level 5)

Tools

Advanced Excel

CSCS Manager card

Job description

Branch Manager - Planned & Project Works

Location: Warrington, covering the North West region

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE) + car allowance, bonus, and excellent benefits

Your new role

Our client is one of the UK's leading property services contractors, delivering a wide range of building, refurbishment, and maintenance solutions across the public and private sectors. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, and sustainability, they deliver planned and project works for local authorities, housing associations, and commercial clients nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor that values its people, promotes career development, and has ambitious growth plans within the North West region.

Our client is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead their newly established North West Projects Division based in Warrington. The successful candidate will oversee operational, commercial, and administrative teams to ensure the successful delivery of both planned maintenance and project works across the region. You will take full responsibility for branch performance, client satisfaction, and business growth, while ensuring compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams across operations, commercial, and support functions to achieve branch objectives.
• Operational Management: Oversee project delivery to ensure programmes are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Customer Relations: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and securing repeat business opportunities.
• Financial Oversight: Manage branch budgets, control costs, oversee invoicing, and ensure profit margins are achieved.
• Health & Safety: Champion a strong health and safety culture across all projects, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy.
• Business Development: Work closely with senior management and business development teams to identify new opportunities and support tender submissions.
• Performance Reporting: Monitor and report on branch performance, including financial and operational KPIs.
• Subcontractor Management: Build and manage relationships with trusted subcontractors and suppliers to support efficient service delivery.

What you will need to succeed

• Demonstrable experience in managing planned maintenance and project works within property services or construction.
• Recognised management qualification (e.g. CMI Level 5 or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong commercial awareness.
• CSCS Manager/Professionally Qualified Person card and full UK driving licence.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and build lasting client relationships.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a similar management role (desirable).

What you get in return

• Competitive salary up to £70,000, car allowance and bonus scheme.
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• PPE provided.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Maternity/paternity leave pay.
• Cancer care and health support access.
• Long service awards and referral bonuses.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Branch Manager to take ownership of a growing regional division and make a significant impact within a respected national contractor.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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