Small Works Manager – Social Housing Refurbishments

Build Recruitment Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension

Holiday package

Career progression

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is partnering with a social housing contractor to recruit a Small Works Manager to oversee refurbishment and upgrade works across Housing Association properties in West Cornwall. You will lead small works projects, manage site teams and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires strong experience with Schedule of Rates (SORs), ideally within social housing refurbishment or planned maintenance, and a proven ability

Qualifications

• Experience as a Small Works Manager or similar role in housing refurbishment.
• Strong track record of delivering on time, on budget projects.
• Proven ability to manage site teams and subcontractors.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements in construction.
• Experience with Schedule of Rates (SORs).

Responsibilities

• Manage small works and refurbishment projects across Housing Association properties.
• Oversee site teams, supervisors and subcontractors to deliver on time and to standard.
• Manage programmes, budgets and costs; monitor progress and variations.
• Carry out site visits and quality checks to ensure compliance.
• Ensure health & safety requirements are met across sites.
• Liaise with Housing Associations, clients and residents; provide progress updates.
• Attend site meetings and report on project status.

Skills

Small Works Management

Schedule of Rates (SORs)

Social housing refurbishment

Subcontractor management

Health & safety

Organisation & communication

Multi-project management

Education

SMSTS

First Aid

Tools

SORs tooling

Job description

Build Recruitment Limited is partnering with a social housing contractor to recruit a Small Works Manager to oversee refurbishment and upgrade works across Housing Association properties in West Cornwall. You will lead small works projects, manage site teams and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires strong experience with Schedule of Rates (SORs), ideally within social housing refurbishment or planned maintenance, and a proven ability