Small Works Manager

Hays are working with a large public sector organisation who are looking to appoint an experienced Small Works Manager with a strong Facilities Management and M&E background to deliver a varied programme of small works, refurbishment, life cycle and building improvement projects across a diverse property estate.

This is an initial 6-month contract with the potential to become permanent and would suit an experienced Facilities Project Manager, Hard FM Manager, Technical Services Manager, Estates Project Manager or Small Works Manager with strong technical M&E knowledge.

You will manage projects from initial scope through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Projects will include office refurbishments, HVAC and boiler replacements, electrical and lighting upgrades, fire alarm systems, BMS, security/access control and wider building improvements.

A key part of the role will be delivering works within live, occupied buildings, working closely with Facilities and Estates teams, contractors, consultants and building users to minimise disruption and maintain safe and compliant environments.

Your responsibilities will include

Managing the end-to-end delivery of small works, refurbishment, life cycle and building improvement projects Preparing project scopes, specifications, programmes and cost estimates Managing projects are typically valued up to £500k, with occasional projects approaching £1m Procuring and managing contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers Monitoring project budgets, programmes, risks and contractor performance Delivering works across occupied and operational buildings Overseeing technical projects including HVAC, electrical installations, lighting, fire alarms, BMS, water systems and security/access control Carrying out site inspections and overseeing testing, commissioning and project handover Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, Health & Safety and statutory requirements Reviewing technical M&E proposals and resolving issues throughout project delivery Ensuring project certification, compliance information and asset data are accurately recorded on CAFM and asset management systems Supporting energy efficiency, sustainability and carbon reduction projects Providing technical advice to Facilities, Estates and internal stakeholders Producing project updates and completion reports for senior stakeholders What you'll need to succeed: We're looking for someone with previous experience working within Facilities Management, Estates, Hard FM, Building Services, Property Maintenance or a similar technical environment, with strong experience delivering projects across operational buildings. Proven experience managing FM, M&E, refurbishment o...

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