Small Works Contracts Manager

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

We are currently recruiting for two experienced Small Works Contracts Managers to join a well-established building and refurbishment contractor based near to Ringwood.

Our client delivers a varied range of building maintenance, responsive repairs, refurbishment and property improvement projects across the South Coast, with small works projects typically valued up to £25k.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager or Small Works Manager to join a growing regional contractor, overseeing a variety of projects and managing both directly employed trades and specialist subcontractors.

Small Works Contracts Manager - The Role

As Small Works Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple small works and maintenance projects from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple small works projects, typically valued up to £25k.
• Overseeing responsive repairs, planned maintenance, refurbishment and general building works.
• Planning and coordinating directly employed trades and specialist subcontractors.
• Allocating works based on availability, location and trade requirements.
• Monitoring project progress, outstanding works and completion deadlines.
• Managing labour, materials, resources and subcontractor costs.
• Identifying variations, additional works and potential commercial risks.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained across all projects.
• Liaising with clients, residents, subcontractors and directly employed operatives.
• Maintaining accurate project records and monitoring overall performance.
• Resolving operational issues and ensuring works are completed to the required standards.

Small Works Contracts Manager - Requirements

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Small Works Manager, Maintenance Manager or similar.
• Background in building maintenance, refurbishment, responsive repairs or multi-trade property services.
• Experience managing multiple small works projects simultaneously.
• Good understanding of general building works, maintenance and property defects.
• Experience coordinating directly employed trades and subcontractors.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Good commercial awareness, including cost control, labour and material management.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience working within social housing, local authority or property maintenance environments would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Small Works Contracts Manager - Salary & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of building and maintenance projects.
• Established regional contractor with a growing order book.
• Opportunity to work with directly employed trades and established subcontractors.
• Long‑term career opportunities within a growing business.