Small Works Manager

Borne Resourcing Limited; Buckhurst Hill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor seeks a Small Works Manager to oversee a division delivering multiple projects up to £50k. You will manage project teams, build client relationships, and ensure seamless operations. This senior role offers autonomy and an excellent bonus within a financially strong company that values direct communication. Ideal candidates should have an M&E background, effective project management skills, and a keen commercial instinct. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and seek responsibility, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Strong stable business

Autonomy in operations

Rewarding bonus structure

Direct leadership style

Qualifications

• Experience in M&E or technical contracting.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects effectively.
• Strong commercial acumen and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small works projects efficiently.
• Organize site teams, suppliers, and materials.
• Build client relationships to secure additional work.
• Support pricing and forecasting for projects.
• Represent the business in various environments.

Skills

M&E or technical contracting background

Ability to manage multiple small projects

Commercial awareness

Practical credibility

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

Small Works Manager - Engineering-led contractor

East London (base - 10 mins from Central line station) - work across London and surrounding areas

We’re supporting a growing engineering-led contractor that delivers all the technical bits that keep buildings behaving themselves - from mechanical and electrical works to upgrades, compliance jobs and the small-but-critical projects that avoid outage‑induced panic.

They work across hospitals, hotels, offices, schools, industrial spaces - basically anywhere with lights, power and people who don’t want either of those to fail.

They’re financially strong, scaling quickly and adding more structure… while still keeping that practical, let’s just get it done culture. Leaning towards a more corporate approach, without the red tape, no 14‑step approval chains, decisions made quickly, all without losing their grass‑roots - they are M&E people after all!

They’re now looking for a Small Works Manager to run a £1.5m division delivering projects up to ~£50k.

What you’ll do:

• Juggle multiple small works projects (without making juggling your whole personality)
• Organise site teams, suppliers and materials with minimum drama
• Improve the flow between service and project teams - currently a work in progress…
• Build client relationships and bring in extra work through conversation, credibility and knowing your craft
• Support pricing, commercials and forecasting
• Represent the business in environments ranging from boiler rooms to boardrooms

You'll fit if you:

• Have an M&E or technical contracting background
• Can handle lots of smaller jobs at the same time without needing therapy
• Are commercially switched on and can spot/win work naturally
• Bring practical credibility - the kind engineers respect and clients trust
• Stay calm, organised and mildly humorous under pressure

What’s on offer:

• A strong, stable business with real growth
• Autonomy to run things like a grown‑up
• A bonus that rewards you properly (not the treat yourself to a new drill bit kind)
• Leaders who value straight talking, not politics

If you like responsibility, variety and earning well for doing a great job - drop me a message.

This is a senior role with real potential and an excellent bonus scheme. Am available for a discreet conversation:

Spencer Wade
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