Small Works Manager

Job Role: Small Works Project Manager
Location: RAF Wittering (on-site)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £42,000 – £45,000

About the Role

Mainstay Recruitment are seeking an experienced Small Works Project Manager with a strong technical background in facilities management, maintenance, and project delivery for our prestigious client. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, compliant maintenance and small works projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Small Works Project Manager, you will:

• Oversee the effective, compliant, and timely delivery of maintenance and response works
• Ensure all activities meet statutory and Ministry of Defence (MoD) requirements
• Monitor and manage supply chain performance, ensuring value for money and high standards of quality and safety
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Ensure compliance with asbestos and legionella management plans
• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for end-user issues
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and contractors
• Manage technical queries and complaints in a professional and timely manner
• Oversee cost control, commercial performance, and forward maintenance planning
• Identify risks and drive efficiencies across multiple sites

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Level 4 Facilities Management qualification or equivalent technical experience
• Proven experience in facilities operations, including planned and reactive maintenance
• Experience managing small works or projects
• Strong knowledge of Safe Systems of Work (e.g. working at height, confined spaces, asbestos, legionella)
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and contractor performance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable:

• HNC (or equivalent) in Building, Mechanical, or Facilities Management
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass and maintain SC Clearance

What We Offer

• 6% matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Single private medical cover
• One professional subscription per year

To apply for this role, please follow the link on this page or for more information please call Mainstay Recruitment and ask for Will
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed