Small Works & Business Development Manager

Gold Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent contractor in the construction sector is seeking a Small Works & Business Development Manager in Central London. You will manage small works projects, coordinate resources, and cultivate client relationships to drive business growth. The ideal candidate has a strong background in maintenance or fit-out management and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Benefits

Company van and tools provided

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven background in small works, maintenance, or fit-out management.
• Hands-on approach to managing operational detail.
• Ability to price and manage works independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee small works from 500 to 50,000.
• Prepare and submit quotations for projects.
• Develop new business opportunities in the fire door market.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Strong commercial acumen

Effective communication with multilingual teams

Site coordination knowledge

Job description

Overview

Small Works & Business Development Manager - Central London
Location: Nine Elms / Central London
Sector: Fire Door Maintenance & Fit-Out
Package: 1,350-1,500 per week (CIS or PAYE equivalent, 60k-70k + Discretionary Bonus + Company Van + Tools)

Join a specialist contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire door maintenance and small works projects across London. The business operates with blue-chip clients including large residential developers and main contractors. This appointment is key to expanding client relationships and driving new business in a fast-moving, commercially driven environment.

Role Overview

The Small Works & Business Development Manager will oversee small works from 500 to 50,000, coordinate labour and materials, manage client relationships, and identify new commercial opportunities across central London estates and developments. The position is split approximately 40% delivery, 60% business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small works packages from quotation to completion.
• Prepare and submit quotations for projects up to 50,000.
• Liaise directly with estate managers, resident managers, and remedial teams.
• Coordinate labour, materials, and invoicing with internal teams.
• Develop new business opportunities within the fire door maintenance and fit-out market.
• Support tendering and administration for larger projects (50k-1m).
• Maintain a strong on-site presence, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.

Essential Requirements

• Proven background in small works, maintenance, or interior fit-out management.
• Client-facing experience with Tier 1 or premium residential developers.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to price and manage works independently.
• Practical understanding of site coordination and delivery standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multilingual trade teams (Lithuanian, Latvian, Ukrainian, Russian).
• Hands-on approach; comfortable managing operational detail.

Desirable

• Carpentry trade background or technical understanding of fire door systems.
• Existing client network within London property management or development sectors.

Benefits and Progression

• £60,000 to £70,000 PAYE (or 1,300-1,500 per week CIS).
• Company van and tools provided.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Direct influence over business growth strategy.
• Opportunity to advance into senior commercial or operational leadership as the business scales.

This is an immediate-start position offering autonomy, excellent career progression and direct exposure to high-value clients. If you have the required experience and you're looking for a new challenge, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today (phone number removed).

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