Mechanical Small Works Manager

Cibsejournal; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in Leicester is seeking a Mechanical Small Works Manager to manage multiple mechanical projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in mechanical contracting with strong technical knowledge across HVAC and plumbing services. Responsibilities include coordinating with clients, preparing scopes, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role offers a competitive salary of £45K and a performance bonus, along with ongoing training in a friendly team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus a performance bonus

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Friendly, supportive team environment

Real opportunity to grow with the business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical contracting, ideally in a similar small works/project manager role.
• Strong technical knowledge across HVAC, plumbing, and general building services.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering multiple mechanical projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinating with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Preparing scopes, quotations, schedules, and method statements.

Skills

Mechanical contracting experience

Technical knowledge in HVAC and plumbing

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Commercial awareness

Education

NVQ Plumbing and Heating

Gas Safe

SMSTS/SSSTS or relevant H&S qualifications

Job description

Overview

Your new company We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable company located in Leicester, seeking a Mechanical Small Works Manager. This company specialises in delivering small-value mechanical projects, ranging from £5k to £250k, including planned refurbishments, maintenance upgrades, reactive works, and minor installations.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering multiple mechanical projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinating with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Preparing scopes, quotations, schedules, and method statements.
• Monitoring project progress, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensuring all works comply with health & safety and regulatory standards.
• Providing technical support and resolving site issues.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Proven experience in mechanical contracting, ideally in a similar small works/project manager role.
• Strong technical knowledge across HVAC, plumbing, and general building services.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Commercial awareness and ability to quote works confidently.
• Preferred qualifications: SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS, or relevant H&S qualifications.
• Mechanical qualifications: NVQ Plumbing and Heating, Gas Safe.

What you\'ll get in return

• Competitive salary of £45K plus a performance bonus.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Friendly, supportive team environment.
• Real opportunity to grow with the business.

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