At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage refurbishment projects and ensure high-quality delivery across a residential property portfolio.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a growing organisation focused on property maintenance.
- Benefits: Up to £42,000 salary, company car, 25 days leave, and private medical cover.
- Other info: Long-term career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by overseeing exciting projects and driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong knowledge of construction methods required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Larkhill (On-site)
Salary: Up to £42,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Small Works Manager to oversee the delivery of a wide range of refurbishment and planned maintenance projects across a large residential property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, professional team managing programmes including damp and mould remediation, kitchen and bathroom replacements, internal refurbishments, and other planned improvement works. You'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple small works and refurbishment projects simultaneously from inception through to completion.
- Oversee contractors and subcontractors, ensuring high standards of workmanship, safety and customer service.
- Produce project scopes, specifications, procurement documentation and tender packages.
- Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, programme requirements and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, reports and compliance records.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations and asbestos management requirements.
- Build strong relationships with clients, residents, contractors and internal stakeholders.
- Identify risks, resolve issues quickly and drive continuous improvement across project delivery.
About You
You'll have proven experience managing refurbishment, maintenance or construction projects and be confident overseeing multiple contractors across a fast-paced environment. You'll also bring:
- Experience in project, contract or planned works management.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods and property maintenance.
- Excellent contractor management and customer service skills.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and project costs.
- Good reporting, organisational and communication skills.
- A recognised qualification in Construction, Building, Property or Project Management (or equivalent experience).
- Good understanding of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
- SMSTS or equivalent qualification (desirable).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and MS Project.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability to obtain SC Security Clearance.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £42,000
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days annual leave
- Company pension with employer contribution
- Private medical cover
- Life assurance
- Long-term career progression within a growing organisation
If you're an organised and commercially aware project professional who enjoys delivering high-quality refurbishment and maintenance programmes, we'd love to hear from you.
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