M&E Small Works Operations Manager

Red Rock Consultants Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Mobile phone

Laptop

25 days holiday + bank holidays

4% employer pension contribution

Life insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Red Rock Consultants Ltd is seeking an experienced M&E Small Works Operations Manager to lead the growing Small Works division in the Birmingham region. You will oversee a portfolio of mechanical, electrical and building fabric projects, ensuring safety, timeliness and budget adherence.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a track record of managing multi-project operations within FM or M&E contracting. Hybrid working arrangements are offered along with core benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong background in building services and small works delivery.
• Experience managing operational teams across multiple concurrent projects.
• Good commercial and contractual awareness.
• Electrical experience would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Small Works division across multiple live projects.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical and building fabric installation works.
• Manage project teams, engineers, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Drive commercial performance, profitability and operational efficiencies.
• Develop existing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
• Support estimating, programming, procurement and resource planning.
• Monitor project quality, reporting and contractual performance.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support wider business objectives.

Skills

Building services

Small works delivery

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Contractual awareness

Driving licence

Job description

M&E SMALL WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER

SALARY: £50,000 - £55,000 DOE + £6,300 Car Allowance

LOCATION: Birmingham / Midlands (Hybrid)

Red Rock Consultants are working on behalf of an established Facilities Management and Building Services business who are looking to recruit an experienced M&E Small Works Operations Manager to lead their growing Small Works division.

THE COMPANY

Established in 1990, our client delivers integrated Facilities Management, Building Services and Process Engineering solutions to customers nationwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded operations manager to take ownership of a growing business unit, overseeing operational delivery, financial performance and future growth.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for leading the Small Works division, overseeing a varied portfolio of mechanical, electrical and building fabric projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the Small Works business unit across multiple live projects.
• Overseeing mechanical, electrical and building fabric installation works.
• Managing project teams, engineers, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Driving commercial performance, profitability and operational efficiencies.
• Developing existing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
• Supporting estimating, programming, procurement and resource planning.
• Monitoring project quality, reporting and contractual performance.
• Working closely with senior leadership to support wider business objectives.

THE PERSON

• Strong background in building services and small works project delivery.
• Previous experience managing operational teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Good commercial and contractual awareness.
• General building services installation knowledge.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience within FM, M&E contracting or building services.
• Electrical experience would be particularly advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

BENEFITS

• £50,000 to £55,000 salary DOE.
• £6,300 car allowance.
• Hybrid working.
• Mobile phone and laptop.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 4% employer pension contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Workplace wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.