Senior Small Works Contracts Manager - Multi-Project Builder

One Way; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

One Way in Ringwood is seeking an experienced Small Works Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of maintenance, refurbishment and small works projects. You will manage multiple contracts up to £25k, coordinating directly employed trades and specialist subcontractors while keeping safety, budget and quality at the forefront.

The role suits an organised professional with a solid background in building maintenance, strong client-facing skills and a valid UK driving licence, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager or Small Works Manager.
• Background in building maintenance/refurbishment.
• Experience managing multiple small works projects.
• Good understanding of general building works and property defects.
• Experience coordinating directly employed trades and subcontractors.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Commercial awareness including cost control of labour and materials.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small works projects, typically valued up to £25k.
• Oversee responsive repairs, planned maintenance, refurbishment and general building works.
• Plan and coordinate directly employed trades and specialist subcontractors.
• Allocate works based on availability, location and trade requirements.
• Monitor project progress, outstanding works and completion deadlines.
• Manage labour, materials, resources and subcontractor costs.
• Identify variations, additional works and potential commercial risks.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained across all projects.
• Liaise with clients, residents, subcontractors and directly employed operatives.
• Maintain accurate project records and monitoring overall performance.
• Resolve operational issues and ensure works are completed to the required standards.

Skills

Contract management

Small works

Maintenance management

Project coordination

Client communication

Budget control

Driving licence

Job description

One Way in Ringwood is seeking an experienced Small Works Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of maintenance, refurbishment and small works projects. You will manage multiple contracts up to £25k, coordinating directly employed trades and specialist subcontractors while keeping safety, budget and quality at the forefront.

The role suits an organised professional with a solid background in building maintenance, strong client-facing skills and a valid UK driving licence, with opportunities to