We are looking for an experienced Small Works Contracts Manager to take ownership of a varied portfolio of responsive repairs, maintenance, planned works and improvement projects. The role will manage both directly employed trades and approved subcontractors across a broad range of property services, with a strong focus on delivery, quality, commercial control and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Manage multiple Small Works jobs from instruction through to completion.
Plan and allocate works across directly employed trades and approved subcontractors based on competency, availability and location.
Manage responsive repairs, maintenance, planned works and quoted works across multiple trades.
Monitor live workloads, outstanding actions, follow-on works and completion dates.
Maintain commercial control of labour and materials, identifying variations and additional works early.
Maintain strong relationships with clients, residents and operatives.
Ensure health & safety requirements and relevant property risks are appropriately managed and escalated. What
We're Looking For
Experience managing Small Works, repairs, maintenance, refurbishment or multi-trade property works.
Experience managing both directly employed operative and specialist subcontractors.
Good practical knowledge of general building maintenance and property defects.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple live jobs and changing priorities.
Commercial awareness and confidence controlling costs, resources and variations.
Strong client-facing communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience within social housing and/or Local Authority environment is highly desirable.
Full UK driving licence.
The Role This is a hands-on operational role for someone comfortable working across all property services and balancing the demands of residents, clients, trades and programme & commercial performance. We are looking for someone practical, organised and accountable who is confident making day-to-day decisions within a fast-moving Small Works department.
Small Works Contracts Manager in London employer: Fawkes & Reece Group
Join a highly respected fit out contractor in the heart of the City of London, where you will be part of a collaborative culture that prioritises quality delivery and strong relationships. With a focus on employee growth and a stable pipeline of high-profile projects, this role offers a genuine long-term career opportunity in a supportive environment with low staff turnover. Enjoy competitive salary packages and the chance to work on exciting commercial projects valued up to £10 million.
