Small Works Manager

Omega Resource Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance £5,000

Private healthcare

Fuel card with private mileage

Pension scheme

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is recruiting a Small Works Manager to oversee multiple construction and refurbishment projects across various sectors. The role requires travel across the UK and delivery from planning through to completion, with a focus on maintaining cost controls and schedules.

You will lead engineering and delivery teams, manage budgets, and build strong client and subcontractor relationships to ensure high standards of service and safety across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple construction/refurbishment projects.
• Strong planning, budgeting and financial controls.
• Proven ability to coordinate teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small works projects up to £150,000 from planning to delivery.
• Coordinate works across education, offices, retail and industrial sites.
• Develop programmes, allocate resources and monitor costs.
• Maintain client and subcontractor relationships to ensure quality delivery.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Organisational skills

Financial management

Client relationship management

Education

SMSTS qualification

CSCS Black Card

Job description

Job Title: Small Works Manager

Location: UK-wide travel as required

Pay Range/details: £40,000 to £50,000 DOE + £5,000 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Contract Type: Permanent

Omega are supporting a growing and highly successful building services organisation in their search for an experienced Small Works Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple construction and refurbishment projects valued up to £150,000 across a diverse range of environments including schools, offices, industrial warehouses, retail premises and specialist racking installations. This role requires a strong project management professional with a building fabric background, capable of overseeing planning, financial management and project delivery from start to finish. With significant growth plans and a strong culture of internal progression, this is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious business offering genuine long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities - Small Works Manager

• Manage multiple small works projects with values up to £150,000 from initial planning through to successful completion.
• Coordinate works across a range of sectors including education, commercial offices, retail environments, industrial facilities and racking installations.
• Develop project programmes, allocate resources and ensure projects are delivered safely on time and within budget.
• Monitor project costs, maintain financial controls and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Work closely with the engineering and delivery teams to ensure labour and resources are effectively planned.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams, ensuring a high standard of service throughout project delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements - Small Works Manager

• Proven experience managing multiple construction, refurbishment or building fabric projects simultaneously.
• SMSTS qualification is essential.
• CSCS Black Card is essential.
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project costs and budgets.
• Building fabric background preferred. M&E knowledge would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required by project demands.
• Full UK driving licence.

What we can offer - Small Works Manager

• Competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience.
• £5,000 annual car allowance.
• Salary sacrifice vehicle scheme including insurance, servicing, maintenance and full private use.
• Fully funded fuel card with private mileage deductions managed monthly.
• Full BUPA private healthcare including dental cover.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Optional salary sacrifices pension scheme with contributions of up to 20% of salary.
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Where overnight stays are required, partners can accompany employees during periods of working away.