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.
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Small Works Contracts Manager employer: Fawkes & Reece
Fawkes & Reece is an exceptional employer for those looking to thrive in the recruitment industry, particularly within the vibrant Northampton area. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth, employees benefit from comprehensive training, an uncapped commission structure, and a supportive team culture that values relationships and results. The company also offers attractive perks such as quarterly bonuses and exclusive discounts, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
