Small Works Manager- Aldershot

Mainstay Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Small Works Manager to oversee low-value, high-volume projects. Responsibilities include managing contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management, strong health & safety knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive salary and benefits offered including a company car or car allowance.

Benefits

6% matched pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Single private medical cover

Life assurance (2x salary)

Company car or car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in project and contract management in housing or property services.
• Strong contractor and supplier management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Sound technical understanding of property or construction processes.
• Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS or similar) is desirable.
• Ability to work in a high-turnover, fast-paced environment.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to pass SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of low-value, high-volume works safely and on time.
• Coordinate procurement activities and manage contracts.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project and contract management

Contractor and supplier management

Customer service skills

Technical understanding of property processes

Health & Safety knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

UK driving licence

Ability to pass SC Clearance

Education

Industry-recognised qualification in construction

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Role : Small Works Manager

Location : Aldershot (covering Aldershot, Andover & Winchester)

Contract : Permanent, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm

Salary : Up to £42,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance

Mainstay Recruitment are recruiting for an opportunity for a motivated Small Works Manager to join our Billable Works team, leading the delivery of damp and mould programmes, minor works (including kitchens and bathrooms), and full internal refurbishments. This role is perfect for an ambitious individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality, compliant, and customer-focused projects.

About the Role

As Small Works Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of low-value, high-volume works across a wide geographic area. You will coordinate and manage suppliers and contractors to ensure multiple programmes are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

You will lead procurement activities in line with organisational policies, UK legislation, and EU regulations—creating briefs, specifications, tender documents, and procurement plans, and managing projects from initiation through to completion. Strong financial control will be essential, as you monitor monthly spend, ensure value for money, and maintain robust contract and performance management.

Compliance and safety are central to the role. You will ensure full adherence to relevant Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations and the Control of Asbestos Regulations, while proactively managing risk and ensuring contractors are properly briefed and supervised.

Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships is key. You will play a crucial role in supporting Armed Forces families by ensuring their accommodation is maintained to the highest standard. Through close collaboration with service families, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), supply chain partners, and internal teams, you will provide clear communication from initial scoping to post-completion handover.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in project and contract management, ideally within housing, construction, or property services
• Strong contractor and supplier management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple term contracts
• Excellent customer service, communication, and reporting skills
• A sound technical understanding of property or construction processes
• An industry-recognised qualification in a construction, contract, or property-related discipline
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge; SMSTS or similar qualifications highly desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Project
• Ability to thrive in a high-turnover, fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to pass SC Clearance

What We Offer

• 6% matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Single private medical cover
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Company car or car allowance