Small Works Manager / Estimator

Kelly Bros Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Bros Ltd, based in Yate near Bristol, is seeking a practical Small Works Manager / Estimator to price and manage small works from start to finish. The role combines estimating, scheduling and customer liaison in a hands-on environment.

You will price works from drawings or on-site visits, order materials, coordinate labour, and keep paperwork up to date while ensuring projects stay on time and within budget. A team-focused, proactive mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in small works, domestic or light commercial.
• Confident quoting and pricing jobs from drawings or from attending a site.
• Strong organisation and follow through.
• Practical mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable working in a small company environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Background in road construction, traffic management or similar would be a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and assess small works
• Produce accurate quotes
• Order materials
• Schedule and coordinate multiple small jobs
• Keep jobs on time
• Maintain simple job paperwork and records
• Provide clear, friendly communication to customers and work crews

Skills

Small works experience

Quoting & pricing

Organisation

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Small Works Manager / Estimator

Location: Yate, Bristol

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About us:

We are a small, friendly company carrying out one off jobs typically between £500 and £3,000, with occasional larger projects up to £100,000. We are looking for a practical, organised Small Works Manager / Estimator to join our team in Yate.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, can price small works quickly, and is confident managing multiple jobs from start to finish.

About the role:

You will converse with customers, assess and produce quotes from drawings or via site visits, organise labour and materials, and manage jobs through to completion.

This is a hands-on role with a mix of estimating, scheduling, customer communication, and job management.

Key duties:

• Interact with customers and assess small works
• Produce accurate quotes
• Order materials
• Schedule and coordinate multiple small jobs
• Keep jobs on time
• Maintain simple job paperwork and records
• Provide clear, friendly communication to customers and work crews

About you:

• Experience in small works, domestic or light commercial
• Confident quoting and pricing jobs from drawings or from attending a site.
• Strong organisation and follow through
• Practical mindset and problem-solving ability
• Comfortable working in a small company environment
• Good communication skills
• Someone with a background in road construction, traffic management or similar would be a benefit

Why join us:

• Friendly Culture: Work in a close-knit, supportive team where your voice is heard, your contributions are genuinely valued, and you are never treated just like a number.
• Hands-On Training & Growth: Receive continuous, practical support and development to sharpen your estimating, management, and trade skill sets in a stable environment.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy a collaborative workplace where colleagues look out for one another and teamwork drives our daily success.

Candidates with experience of; Small Works Estimator, Small Projects Manager, Contracts Coordinator, Estimating Surveyor, Junior Project Manager, Operations Coordinator, Domestic Works Manager, Maintenance Estimator, General Builder Manager, Site Coordinator, Commercial Estimator, Minor Works Manager, Multi-Trade Coordinator, Client Liaison Estimator, Job Controller will also be considered for this role.