Small Works Manager

A progressive and people-focused principal contractor is looking to appoint a Small Works Manager to support its growing Small Works Division, delivering reactive and planned projects focused on the external building envelope, including facades, roofing, and cladding. With work secured into 2028, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, cash-rich business committed to investing in its people, systems, and long-term development.

Based from their Portsmouth office, the role sits within a small, dedicated team responsible for managing multiple fast-paced, lower-value works (typically up to -20k). These include both planned and emergency projects, requiring strong coordination across labour, procurement, and client communication.

With the backing of a listed parent company, the business combines financial strength with a modern, agile culture - offering long-term career progression, ongoing training, and a collaborative, supportive working environment.

Small Works Manager - Salary & Benefits

• Salary: -40,000 - -45,000 (DOE, open to discussion)
• 25-30 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Company Bonus Scheme
• 4 Years Death in Service Cover
• Critical Illness Cover
• Team Social Events
• Company events and supportive social environment
• Comprehensive in-house and external Training and Development
• Access to Udemy and training courses
• Charity Fundraising Days
• Office facilities including stocked kitchen and shower

Small Works Manager - Job Overview

• Supporting the delivery of small works projects (up to -20k) across the external building envelope (facades, roofing, cladding, etc.)
• Working within a small team to coordinate labour, materials, procurement, and job scheduling
• Managing client instructions and ensuring works are delivered on time and to standard
• Handling reactive and emergency works as required
• Communicating clearly with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Reporting on progress and supporting documentation as needed
• Office-based in Portsmouth, with hybrid flexibility for those commuting from further afield (no lodging provided)

Small Works Manager - Requirements

• 2+ years'' experience in small works, maintenance, or coordination roles (e.g., Small Works Manager, Maintenance Manager, Coordinator)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Previous exposure to external envelope or construction environments preferred
• Ability to manage a varied workload and react to changing priorities
• Must be based within practical commuting distance of Portsmouth

What makes this opportunity different?

• Forward workload confirmed into 2028
• Secure financial backing with strong reserves
• Low staff turnover and clear paths for progression
• Structured mentoring and access to coaching
• Weekly culture feedback that informs senior management decisions
• Real stories of team members doubling their earnings in under three years
• Training support, flexible working, and long-term incentives including shares

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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