Small Works Supervisor

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your skills within a business that prides itself on developing and empowering its people? Boden Group deliver facilities maintenance services and project works to the Ministry of Defence and commercial clients at multiple sites in the South West and South East. We’re looking for a Small Works Supervisor to take on a vital role in managing planned, reactive, remedial, and minor project works, based from our office near Tiverton. You’ll lead a team of engineers and subcontractors, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time, and in line with agreed standards.

We offer:

• 33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Option to Buy/Sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
• Employee rewards platform with discounts on shopping, leisure activities and utilities.
• Employee assistance program offering free counselling sessions.
• Employee Wellbeing portal.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Car benefit scheme.

Main Duties of this role:

• Supervise the delivery of planned maintenance, reactive repairs, remedial works and minor projects, ensuring completion to a high standard.
• Lead, support and develop a team of engineers and subcontractors to deliver work efficiently and safely.
• Schedule and coordinate workloads to maximise productivity and meet service level agreements and key performance indicators.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and internal teams regarding all small works under your control.
• Ensure all resources including labour, materials, tools and equipment are in place ahead of scheduled works.
• Monitor team and subcontractor performance through systems and data to drive improvements and maintain service levels.
• Carry out inspections and quality assurance checks on live and completed works, addressing issues where needed.
• Drive continuous improvement, focusing on increasing in-house delivery and reducing reliance on external supply chains.
• Scope, cost and project manage lifecycle replacements and client-requested additional works, ensuring delivery to time and budget.
• Maintain accurate project documentation in line with CDM regulations, company policies and contract requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by reviewing RAMS, leading toolbox talks, and conducting regular site audits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact and looking for opportunities to grow revenue.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on operational performance, financial forecasts and improvement plans.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Provide day-to-day line management for the team, including performance, development, and attendance.
• Coordinate with internal support teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of works.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a technical discipline with strong knowledge of construction methods and industry standards.
• Solid understanding of building regulations, health & safety, and environmental compliance.
• Proven experience supervising works in commercial or industrial environments, across multiple sites or disciplines.
• Strong risk management skills and experience delivering works in line with legislation.
• Experience in a project or site management role, with the ability to lead teams and manage operational performance.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to complete) and commitment to ongoing management development.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Please note: You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We look forward to hearing from you.