Small Works Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

21 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is working with a client to hire a Small Works Contracts Manager in Dorset to oversee all aspects of small works projects from instruction through to completion.

The role emphasizes strong organisation, communication, and commercial awareness, with responsibility for coordinating trades, managing budgets, and maintaining key client relationships to ensure on-time delivery and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a contracts management or project management role.
• Experience coordinating trades, subcontractors and project programmes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to manage costs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from initial instruction through to completion.
• Coordinating directly employed trades and subcontractors.
• Working closely with estimators to ensure a smooth handover of projects.
• Maintaining regular communication with clients and providing progress updates.
• Liaising with tenants and residents to arrange and coordinate works.
• Procuring materials and ensuring resources are available when required.
• Monitoring project costs, identifying efficiencies and supporting profitability.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Skills

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Proactive delivery

Job description

Small Works Contracts Manager

Location: Dorset
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Benefits: Company car, fuel card, 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

The Company

Build Recruitment is working with a client to recruit a Small Works Contracts Manager to oversee projects from initial instruction through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially minded individual with experience managing projects, coordinating trades and subcontractors, and maintaining strong client relationships.

The Role

As Small Works Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of small works projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the required standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects from initial instruction through to completion.

• Coordinating directly employed trades and subcontractors.

• Working closely with estimators to ensure a smooth handover of projects.

• Maintaining regular communication with clients and providing progress updates.

• Liaising with tenants and residents to arrange and coordinate works.

• Procuring materials and ensuring resources are available when required.

• Monitoring project costs, identifying efficiencies and supporting profitability.

• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a contracts management or project management role.

• Experience coordinating trades, subcontractors and project programmes.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Commercial awareness, with the ability to manage costs and budgets.

• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple projects.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client and project sites as required.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum.

• Company car and fuel card.

• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00am – 4:30pm.