Works Manager

Location:

Preston (serving Northwest region, predominantly Lancashire)
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Start:
March (Immediate availability)

We are partnering with a well-established, family-run construction business in the North West to recruit an experienced Small Works Manager. The company has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality builds across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, residential, and leisure projects.

• Lead and coordinate multiple small works projects (up to £50,000) across a diverse client base

• Manage and allocate work to trades, sub-contractors, and working foremen/supervisors across different sites

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the expected quality standards

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

• Uphold health and safety and quality assurance standards across all projects

This role is ideal for a hands-on, proactive construction professional who can manage multiple sites and trades effectively while maintaining high standards of delivery.

• Proven experience in small works management or project management across small works within construction

• Experience across commercial, education, healthcare, or industrial environments is preferred

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple trades and teams simultaneously

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities

• Solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to quality