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Small Works Manager

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 42,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Peterborough

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Job Role: Small Works Project Manager 
Location: RAF Wittering (on-site) 
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time 
Salary: £42,000 – £45,000

 About the Role

 Mainstay Recruitment are seeking an experienced Small Works Project Manager with a strong technical background in facilities management, maintenance, and project delivery for our prestigious client. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, compliant maintenance and small works projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

 Key Responsibilities

 As a Small Works Project Manager, you will:

 • Oversee the effective, compliant, and timely delivery of maintenance and response works
 • Ensure all activities meet statutory and Ministry of Defence (MoD) requirements
 • Monitor and manage supply chain performance, ensuring value for money and high standards of quality and safety
 • Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
 • Ensure compliance with asbestos and legionella management plans
 • Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for end-user issues
 • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and contractors
 • Manage technical queries and complaints in a professional and timely manner
 • Oversee cost control, commercial performance, and forward maintenance planning
 • Identify risks and drive efficiencies across multiple sites

 About You

 To be successful in this role, you will have:

 • A Level 4 Facilities Management qualification or equivalent technical experience
 • Proven experience in facilities operations, including planned and reactive maintenance
 • Experience managing small works or projects
 • Strong knowledge of Safe Systems of Work (e.g. working at height, confined spaces, asbestos, legionella)
 • Demonstrated ability to manage teams and contractor performance
 • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
 • Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
 • A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities

 Desirable:

 • HNC (or equivalent) in Building, Mechanical, or Facilities Management
 • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM)

 Additional Requirements

 • Ability to pass and maintain SC Clearance

 What We Offer

 • 6% matched pension contribution
 • 25 days annual leave
 • Single private medical cover
 • One professional subscription per year

To apply for this role, please follow the link on this page or for more information please call Mainstay Recruitment and ask for Will

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