General Manager- Small Works

General Manager – Small Works

Location: Nationwide (UK travel required)
Salary: Excellent Salary + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial leader to take ownership of a nationwide Small Works business within one of the UK's leading construction and facilities management organisations.

This is a high-profile leadership role with full responsibility for the commercial success, operational performance and strategic growth of a diverse Small Works portfolio. We are particularly keen to speak with experienced Commercial Managers, Senior Commercial Managers, Estimating Managers and Contracts Managers who are looking to progress into a General Manager position.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will drive financial performance, maximise profitability, oversee operational delivery and lead high-performing teams across multiple projects nationwide.

The Role

As General Manager, you will:

* Lead the overall commercial and operational performance of the Small Works business.

* Drive revenue growth, profitability, margin improvement and cash generation.

* Develop and implement business strategies to achieve sustainable growth.

* Provide commercial leadership across a varied portfolio of projects.

* Ensure robust commercial governance, risk management and contractual compliance.

* Lead and develop Project Managers, Commercial teams and operational staff.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

* Oversee forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting and project performance.

* Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and business performance.

* Champion a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious leader with:

* Significant experience within Commercial Management, Estimating, Contracts Management or Operational Management.

* A strong background within Construction, Facilities Management or Building Services.

* Proven experience managing commercial performance, budgets and project profitability.

* Strong leadership skills with experience developing and managing successful teams.

* Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

* Experience managing multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.

* A track record of driving business growth and improving financial performance.

Why Apply?

* Opportunity to lead a well-established nationwide business.

* Significant autonomy with genuine influence over business performance.

* Excellent long-term career progression.

* Competitive salary and car allowance.

* Comprehensive benefits package.

* Work for a market-leading organisation with an excellent reputation across the UK.

If you're an experienced commercial or operational leader looking to take the next step into a strategic General Manager position, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed