Small Works Contract Manager

HF Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

HF Group in Manchester seeks an experienced Small Works Contract Manager to lead delivery of electrical small works projects. You will coordinate engineers, manage safety compliance, and maintain strong client relationships to ensure timely, profitable outcomes.

You will oversee scheduling, budgets, and reporting, with a hands-on leadership style and a focus on driving safe, efficient operations across our electrical portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a small works area of expertise.
• Strong electrical knowledge and industry standards.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating small works projects
• Supervising field engineers and ensuring timely completion
• Overseeing scheduling, resource allocation and prioritisation
• Ensuring health & safety compliance and industry standards
• Liaising with clients for updates, resolve issues, and maintain relationships
• Monitoring performance, budgets and KPIs to ensure efficient service delivery
• Preparing reports and documentation for completed works
• Reviewing engineers’ reports and pricing remedial works accordingly, ensuring accuracy and profitability

Skills

Small works project management

Electrical systems knowledge

Leadership

Client facing

Budgeting

Driving licence

Job description

HF Group is one of the UK’s leading multi-discipline building services contractors, delivering high-quality solutions across Electrical, Mechanical, Fire & Security, Telecommunications, and Automated Controls. With a legacy spanning over 3 centuries and a family culture, we consider all of our employees as part of the family and invaluable assets to our ongoing business.

Our head office is in Glasgow with offices in Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast and Aberdeen, providing services to clients across both public and private sectors throughout the UK.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and pro-active Small Works Contract Manager to work at our Manchester office. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of small works projects across our electrical portfolio. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day operations, co-ordinating engineers, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality service to clients.

This is a hands-on leadership role with a generous car allowance and is ideal for a candidate who can drive safe, efficient and productive environments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing and coordinating small works projects
• Supervising and supporting field engineers, ensuring timely completion of jobs
• Overseeing scheduling, resource allocation, and job prioritisation
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and industry standards
• Liaising with clients to provide updates, resolve issues, and maintain strong relationships
• Monitoring performance, budgets, and KPIs to ensure efficient service delivery
• Preparing reports and documentation for completed works
• Monitoring client portals to track job progress, updates, and compliance requirements
• Reviewing engineers’ reports and pricing remedial works accordingly, ensuring accuracy and profitability

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a small works area of expertise
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and industry standards
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Full UK driving licence

HF Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across our workplace. We aim to create an environment where everyone is treated fairly, feels respected, and has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

HF Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.