Works Contracts Manager

We are currently recruiting for two experienced Small Works Contracts Managers to join a well-established building and refurbishment contractor based near to Ringwood.

Our client delivers a varied range of building maintenance, responsive repairs, refurbishment and property improvement projects across the South Coast, with small works projects typically valued up to £25k.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager or Small Works Manager to join a growing regional contractor, overseeing a variety of projects and managing both directly employed trades and specialist subcontractors.

As Small Works Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple small works and maintenance projects from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget and to a high standard.

• Managing multiple small works projects, typically valued up to £25k.
• Overseeing responsive repairs, planned maintenance, refurbishment and general building works.
• Planning and coordinating directly employed trades and specialist subcontractors.
• Allocating works based on availability, location and trade requirements.
• Monitoring project progress, outstanding works and completion deadlines.
• Managing labour, materials, resources and subcontractor costs.
• Identifying variations, additional works and potential commercial risks.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained across all projects.
• Liaising with clients, residents, subcontractors and directly employed operatives.
• Maintaining accurate project records and monitoring overall performance.
• Resolving operational issues and ensuring works are completed to the required standards.

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Small Works Manager, Maintenance Manager or similar.
• Background in building maintenance, refurbishment, responsive repairs or multi-trade property services.
• Experience managing multiple small works projects simultaneously.
• Good understanding of general building works, maintenance and property defects.
• Experience coordinating directly employed trades and subcontractors.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Good commercial awareness, including cost control, labour and material management.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience working within social housing, local authority or property maintenance environments would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of building and maintenance projects.
• Established regional contractor with a growing order book.
• Opportunity to work with directly employed trades and established subcontractors.
• Long‑term career opportunities within a growing business.