Dorset Contract Manager: Small Works Lead (Vehicle)

Niyaa People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Job summary

Niyaa People is recruiting a Contract Manager for a Dorset-based contractor overseeing small works projects. You will manage projects from instruction through to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and commercial targets, while coordinating trades, subcontractors, clients and internal teams.

This role requires driving and travel to sites across Dorset, with a focus on maintaining strong client relationships, managing estimates handover, and controlling project costs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Contract Manager or Small Works Manager role.
• Experience managing projects from instruction through to completion.
• Strong organisational and programme management skills.
• Experience coordinating trades, subcontractors and materials.
• Good commercial awareness, including cost control and budget management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and project ownership.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across Dorset.

Responsibilities

• Managing small works projects from initial instruction through to completion.
• Monitoring programme, quality, costs and overall project performance.
• Coordinating directly employed trades and subcontractors to meet project deadlines.
• Working with estimators to ensure a smooth handover from quotation to delivery.
• Maintaining regular communication with clients and providing project updates.
• Liaising with tenants and residents to coordinate access and work schedules.
• Procurement of materials and ensuring resources are available when required.
• Appointing and managing subcontractors where necessary.
• Working with the Commercial Team to control costs and maximise profitability.
• Resolving operational issues and ensuring works meet client expectations.

Skills

Contract management

Program management

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

Niyaa People is recruiting a Contract Manager for a Dorset-based contractor overseeing small works projects. You will manage projects from instruction through to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and commercial targets, while coordinating trades, subcontractors, clients and internal teams.

This role requires driving and travel to sites across Dorset, with a focus on maintaining strong client relationships, managing estimates handover, and controlling project costs.