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Small Works Manager

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: RG1, Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Small Works Manager (mechanical contracting / building services engineering) sought, Bristol / London. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Small Works Manager (Building Services Engineering / HVAC) to join a dynamic Contracts team within a growing mechanical engineering contractor.

This role is responsible for overseeing a high-volume portfolio of mechanical building services projects, typically valued up to £250,000, contributing to a departmental turnover of approximately £2 million per annum.

You will take full ownership of projects from tender stage through to delivery and handover, while leading a small team to successfully deliver multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  * Manage the tendering and delivery of mechanical building services projects up to £250k

  * Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, quality, and safety standards

  * Prepare and submit competitive quotations and tenders for HVAC&R installations

  * Review tender documentation and identify technical and commercial risks

  * Support the design and development of HVAC&R systems, working independently or with an in-house design team

  * Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate equipment and materials

  * Maintain full commercial control, including cost management and financial performance

  * Lead projects from pre-start through commissioning to final handover

  * Plan project scope, schedules, and activities

  * Coordinate engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery

  * Attend site as required to support project progress and resolve issues

  * Manage project documentation in line with ISO9001 quality standards

  * Act as a key client-facing contact, maintaining strong working relationships

  * Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and environmental regulations

  * Drive continuous improvement across small works delivery

Skills & Experience Required

  * Proven experience managing mechanical building services or HVAC projects

  * Experience working within small works, fast-track, or high-volume project environments

  * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

  * Experience in tendering and commercial project management

  * Solid understanding of HVAC&R design and system selection

  * Practical, hands-on problem-solving ability

  * Excellent communication and client-facing skills

  * Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability

  * High attention to detail with a process-driven approach

  * Good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations within construction

  * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project) and project management tools

  * Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

  * A HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering is preferred, although substantial industry experience (typically 10+ years) will also be considered.

In return? We are offering a substantial package to include a basic subject to experience, 25 days AL (and birthdays, AL etc), mid-day Friday finish, and various further all whilst working for a progressive business offering onward development and progression.

Interested? Click APPLY and contact Vic Bekker at Bekk R Solutions for a confidential discussion

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