Works Manager

Small Works Contracts Manager

Location: Dorset
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Benefits: Company car, fuel card, 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Build Recruitment is working with a client to recruit a Small Works Contracts Manager to oversee projects from initial instruction through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially minded individual with experience managing projects, coordinating trades and subcontractors, and maintaining strong client relationships.

As Small Works Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of small works projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the required standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects from initial instruction through to completion.

• Coordinating directly employed trades and subcontractors.

• Working closely with estimators to ensure a smooth handover of projects.

• Maintaining regular communication with clients and providing progress updates.

• Liaising with tenants and residents to arrange and coordinate works.

• Procuring materials and ensuring resources are available when required.

• Monitoring project costs, identifying efficiencies and supporting profitability.

• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• Previous experience in a contracts management or project management role.

• Experience coordinating trades, subcontractors and project programmes.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Commercial awareness, with the ability to manage costs and budgets.

• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple projects.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client and project sites as required.

• Salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum.

• Company car and fuel card.

• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00am – 4:30pm.