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Small Works Manager- Kent
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ashford
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Role: Small Works Manager
Location: Kent (covering Folkestone, Gillingham, Canterbury, Margate & Ashford)
Hours: Permanent, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Salary: Up to £42,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance
About the Role
Mainstay Recruitment are recruiting for an excellent opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Small Works Manager to join a dedicated Billable Works team for our prestigious client. You’ll take responsibility for managing and delivering a range of projects, including damp and mould programmes, minor refurbishments such as kitchens and bathrooms, and full internal refurbishments.
You’ll oversee all aspects of project delivery — ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Health & Safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction will be at the heart of everything you do.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the day-to-day delivery of low-value, high-volume projects across multiple sites.
• Manage contractors and suppliers to deliver multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Oversee procurement activities, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and internal guidelines.
• Develop project briefs, specifications, tender documents, and manage works from initiation through to completion.
• Maintain strong financial control by managing budgets, monitoring monthly spend, and ensuring value for money.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and environmental legislation, including CDM and Asbestos Regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Armed Forces families, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), and supply chain partners.
• Provide accurate scoping, reporting, and record-keeping across all project activities.
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll have:
• Proven experience in project and contract management, ideally within the housing or construction sector.
• Experience supervising contractors and suppliers, managing term contracts, and resolving project delivery issues.
• Strong technical knowledge supported by an industry-recognised qualification in construction, contract, or property management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• A solid understanding of Health & Safety, compliance, and risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Project.
• A commitment to high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction.
Desirable:
• SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
Essential:
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC Clearance.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary up to £42,000
• Company car or car allowance
• 6% matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical cover (single)
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)Before You Apply
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