Small Works Manager
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stowe Building Contractors Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Small Works Manager – Head of Small Works Department
Location: Marlesford / Woodbridge, Suffolk – serving Suffolk
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Reporting to: Managing Director
About Us
Stowe Building Contractors Ltd - founded in 2010 - has earned its reputation through calm competency and high-quality craftsmanship (stowebuildingcontractors.co.uk). Operating across Suffolk, our team of over 40 skilled tradespeople, supported by a bespoke joinery workshop, delivers both large-scale and small-works projects.
Our Small Works Team specialises in flexible, responsive delivery of projects ranging from approximately £10k to £250k, including extensions, refurbishments, fixtures, and structural alterations. We are seeking a Small Works Manager to lead the department, driving growth, efficiency, and quality across all projects.
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The Role
As Small Works Manager, you will take full responsibility for running the Small Works Department. This is a leadership position with accountability for:
• Managing the complete construction process on small works projects up to £250,000.
• Overseeing a mix of planned, reactive, and small projects, sometimes with tight deadlines.
• Attending and coordinating multiple sites to ensure smooth delivery.
• Taking initial client contact through to estimating, procurement, invoicing, and on-site supervision of employed trades and subcontractors.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Developing and maintaining a client base with potential for repeat business.
• Managing and allocating company resources effectively—labour, materials, budgets.
• Leading and motivating the team to deliver excellence across all projects.
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What We Seek
• Proven experience in managing small-scale construction projects (preferably up to £250k).
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to take ownership of a department.
• Experience delivering both planned and reactive projects, working well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of IT proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of cost control and resource management.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend multiple sites.
• Ideally, prior experience leading or growing a small works division within a contractor environment.
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Why Join Us
• Take on a leadership role with real autonomy—running and shaping the Small Works Department.
• Be part of a trusted, locally respected company with a reputation for quality and professionalism.
• Work alongside highly skilled, long-standing trades teams, supported by in-house bespoke joinery and strong company culture.
• Contribute to a growing area of the business, helping us deliver agile, high-quality solutions across Suffolk.
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How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with this role to Andrew Stowe at astowe@stowebuildingcontractors.co.uk. Include “Small Works Manager Application” in the subject line. Early applications are encouraged.
Location: Marlesford / Woodbridge, Suffolk – serving Suffolk
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Reporting to: Managing Director
About Us
Stowe Building Contractors Ltd - founded in 2010 - has earned its reputation through calm competency and high-quality craftsmanship (stowebuildingcontractors.co.uk). Operating across Suffolk, our team of over 40 skilled tradespeople, supported by a bespoke joinery workshop, delivers both large-scale and small-works projects.
Our Small Works Team specialises in flexible, responsive delivery of projects ranging from approximately £10k to £250k, including extensions, refurbishments, fixtures, and structural alterations. We are seeking a Small Works Manager to lead the department, driving growth, efficiency, and quality across all projects.
________________________________________
The Role
As Small Works Manager, you will take full responsibility for running the Small Works Department. This is a leadership position with accountability for:
• Managing the complete construction process on small works projects up to £250,000.
• Overseeing a mix of planned, reactive, and small projects, sometimes with tight deadlines.
• Attending and coordinating multiple sites to ensure smooth delivery.
• Taking initial client contact through to estimating, procurement, invoicing, and on-site supervision of employed trades and subcontractors.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Developing and maintaining a client base with potential for repeat business.
• Managing and allocating company resources effectively—labour, materials, budgets.
• Leading and motivating the team to deliver excellence across all projects.
________________________________________
What We Seek
• Proven experience in managing small-scale construction projects (preferably up to £250k).
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to take ownership of a department.
• Experience delivering both planned and reactive projects, working well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of IT proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of cost control and resource management.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend multiple sites.
• Ideally, prior experience leading or growing a small works division within a contractor environment.
________________________________________
Why Join Us
• Take on a leadership role with real autonomy—running and shaping the Small Works Department.
• Be part of a trusted, locally respected company with a reputation for quality and professionalism.
• Work alongside highly skilled, long-standing trades teams, supported by in-house bespoke joinery and strong company culture.
• Contribute to a growing area of the business, helping us deliver agile, high-quality solutions across Suffolk.
________________________________________
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with this role to Andrew Stowe at astowe@stowebuildingcontractors.co.uk. Include “Small Works Manager Application” in the subject line. Early applications are encouraged.