We are looking for a Small Works Manager oversees minor M&E projects-typically ranging from a few thousand pounds up to around £500,000
Core Responsibilities
- Project Delivery: Manage multiple small-to-medium works concurrently from initial scoping/survey to final handover.
- Financial & P&L Management: Track project costs, build estimates/quotations, manage budgets, and monitor Profit & Loss (P&L).
- Health & Safety (H&S): Write and review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), manage CDM Regulations, and oversee permit-to-work or isolation procedures.
- Contractor & Labour Coordination: Supervise internal engineering teams, line-manage operational staff, and procure/manage external subcontractors.
- Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for clients, provide progress updates, and resolve technical or site-level issues.
- Documentation & Handover: Produce completion reports, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and sign-off documentation.
Essential Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Typically 3 to 5+ years in a small works, building maintenance, contracts management, or facilities project role.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of M&E (mechanical and electrical).
- Health & Safety Certifications: Often requires SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) and a CSCS Black/Gold Card.
- Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is normally essential due to multi-site travel.
- IT & Admin: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and project or maintenance management software.
Additional Information
- Salary £55,000
- Company Car
- Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.30 with a 30-minute lunch break Friday 08:00 to 15:30
- 25 days holiday + stat days + Birthday
- Pension - contribution 3%
- Other benefits included.