General Manager – Small Works
Home-Based | Nationwide Travel (Typically 1–2 Days Per Week)
£70,000 Basic + £6,000+ Car Allowance or Company Vehicle + 10% Bonus (Up to 20%) + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s leading construction businesses as General Manager for its growing Small Works division.
This is a high autonomy leadership role with responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of a nationwide portfolio of construction projects. You’ll lead an established team of Project Managers, drive business performance, and play a key role in the continued growth of
With clear succession planning and a strong culture of internal promotion, this role offers genuine long-term career progression for an ambitious construction leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operational and commercial management of the Small Works division.
- Drive profitability, revenue growth and commercial performance.
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Project Managers.
- Oversee forecasting, CVRs, cash flow, cost control and financial reporting.
- Manage NEC/JCT contracts, commercial risk and project governance.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
- Support business growth by identifying opportunities and improving operational performance.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Significant leadership experience within the construction industry.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L responsibility.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects.
- Excellent understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
- Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A structured, commercially driven approach with the ambition to help grow a successful business.
Desirable:
- Degree in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline.
- CIOB or RICS membership (or working towards).
What’s on Offer?
- £70,000 basic salary
- Company vehicle or £6,000+ car allowance
- Annual bonus (target 10%, up to 20%)
- 36 days annual leave
- Private healthcare
- Private pension
- Salary sacrifice vehicle scheme
- Fully expensed business travel
- Home-based role with nationwide remit
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