Small Works Manager

A progressive and people-focused principal contractor is looking to appoint a Small Works Manager to support its growing Small Works Division, delivering reactive and planned projects focused on the external building envelope, including facades, roofing, and cladding. With work secured into 2028, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, cash-rich business committed to investing in its people, systems, and long-term development.\\n\\nBased from their Portsmouth office, the role sits within a small, dedicated team responsible for managing multiple fast-paced, lower-value works (typically up to £20k). These include both planned and emergency projects, requiring strong coordination across labour, procurement, and client communication.\\n\\nWith the backing of a listed parent company, the business combines financial strength with a modern, agile culture – offering long-term career progression, ongoing training, and a collaborative, supportive working environment.\\n\\nSmall Works Manager – Salary & Benefits\\n\\nSalary: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE, open to discussion)\\n25-30 days holiday + Bank Holidays\\nPension Scheme\\nCompany Bonus Scheme\\n4 Years Death in Service Cover\\nCritical Illness Cover\\nTeam Social Events\\nCompany events and supportive social environment\\nComprehensive in-house and external Training and Development\\nAccess to Udemy and training courses\\nCharity Fundraising Days\\nOffice facilities including stocked kitchen and showerSmall Works Manager – Job Overview\\n\\nSupporting the delivery of small works projects (up to £20k) across the external building envelope (facades, roofing, cladding, etc.)\\nWorking within a small team to coordinate labour, materials, procurement, and job scheduling\\nManaging client instructions and ensuring works are delivered on time and to standard\\nHandling reactive and emergency works as required\\nCommunicating clearly with clients, suppliers, and internal teams\\nReporting on progress and supporting documentation as needed\\nOffice-based in Portsmouth, with hybrid flexibility for those commuting from further afield (no lodging provided)Small Works Manager – Requirements\\n\\n2+ years' experience in small works, maintenance, or coordination roles (e.g., Small Works Manager, Maintenance Manager, Coordinator)\\nStrong organisational and communication skills\\nPrevious exposure to external envelope or construction environments preferred\\nAbility to manage a varied workload and react to changing priorities\\nMust be based within practical commuting distance of PortsmouthWhat makes this opportunity different?\\n\\nForward workload confirmed into 2028\\nSecure financial backing with strong reserves\\nLow staff turnover and clear paths for progression\\nStructured mentoring and access to coaching\\nWeekly culture feedback that informs senior management decisions\\nReal stories of team members doubling their earnings in under three years\\nTraining support, flexible working, and long-term incentives including sharesBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.\\n\\nBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\\n\\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for