Small Works Manager

Job Title: Small Works Manager

Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting to: Contract director

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Small Works Manager to oversee the delivery of fabric maintenance and minor works across multiple commercial sites in Manchester. The successful candidate will lead a team of mobile and site-based operatives, ensuring high-quality service delivery, compliance with health and safety regulations, and excellent client satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established FM company with strong growth and development prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planned and reactive fabric maintenance works across client sites, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are met.

• Manage a team of fabric technicians and handypersons, including scheduling, performance monitoring, and training.

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and condition surveys to identify issues and plan remedial works.

• Liaise directly with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure clear communication.

• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements and internal health & safety procedures, including RAMS and COSHH.

• Manage minor project works including refurbishments, repairs, painting, joinery, and general building maintenance.

• Monitor budgets, procure materials, and report on operational performance to senior management.

• Assist in the mobilisation of new contracts and contribute to continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Fabric/ Small Works Manager or Supervisory role within Facilities Management or a building maintenance environment.

• Strong knowledge of building fabric trades such as joinery, plastering, painting, and general repairs.

• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety qualification.

• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills.

• Ability to read technical drawings and work specifications.

• Full UK driving licence (mobile travel may be required).

Desirable

• Trade background or time-served apprenticeship in a relevant discipline.

• Experience working in commercial or public sector environments.

• Knowledge of CAFM systems.

If you would like ti hear more about this role please contact FM Search & Select or apply via the link.