Contracts Manager Small Works

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple small works and refurbishment projects across the Midlands. This role entails managing the project lifecycle from tender to handover while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in delivering commercial, education, or healthcare projects and possesses relevant construction management qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager on small works or refurbishment schemes.
• Experience delivering fast-track commercial, education, or healthcare projects.
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple small works and refurbishment projects concurrently.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet programme and budget requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

NVQ Level 6

Job description

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of multiple small works and refurbishment projects across the Midlands? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking main contractor renowned for delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, and public sectors.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing several small works projects (typically up to £2m in value), ensuring they’re delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. Working closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, you’ll oversee the full project lifecycle - from tender to handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple small works and refurbishment projects concurrently.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet programme and budget requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring repeat business.
• Contribute to tendering, cost control, and project reporting.

About You

• Proven background as a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager on small works or refurbishment schemes.
• Experience delivering fast-track commercial, education, or healthcare projects.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• SMSTS, First Aid, and relevant construction management qualifications (NVQ Level 6 desirable).
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Why Apply?

• Join a collaborative, people-first contractor with a strong regional presence.
• Opportunity to manage varied, rewarding projects with real autonomy.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, and excellent benefits package.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your management career and want to be part of a supportive, progressive construction team, we’d love to hear from you. Call Rhian on 07969 972412