Location: Cheshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: to £40k (dependent on experience)
Team Size: 1 Electrical Engineer, 1 Mechanical Engineer, 1 Fabric Technician
Overview
We are recruiting for a hands‑on Small Works Manager to oversee and support the delivery of minor works, lifecycle projects and compliance-driven tasks within a highly regulated, safety‑critical environment. This role combines technical leadership with practical involvement, ideal for someone who enjoys managing a small team while still being actively involved in the tools when required.
The Role
You will plan, coordinate and deliver small works across electrical, mechanical and fabric disciplines, ensuring all activity meets strict compliance and safety standards. Alongside managing the team, you will also provide hands‑on technical support, stepping in to assist with works, troubleshooting and ensuring safe, efficient delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate a small in‑house team (Elec / Mech / Fabric).
Act as a working supervisor, supporting the team with hands‑on tasks when required.
Scope, plan and deliver small works, minor projects and lifecycle tasks.
Ensure all works meet stringent compliance, safety and quality standards.
Produce and review RAMS, permits, method statements and technical documentation.
Manage subcontractors and ensure performance, safety and compliance.
Monitor budgets, timelines, materials and resource allocation.
Act as the technical point of contact for stakeholders and site representatives.
Maintain accurate reporting, project updates and audit-ready documentation.
Experience & Background
We are looking for candidates with strong technical and compliance experience, ideally from:
Hard FM / Building Services
Defence, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Energy or other high‑compliance sectors
Small works / minor projects management
Working supervisor or team‑lead roles in technical environments
Essential Requirements
Strong technical background in electrical, mechanical or building services.
Comfortable being hands‑on and supporting the team on the tools.
Proven experience managing small works or minor projects.
Excellent understanding of compliance, safety and permit-to-work systems.
Ability to lead, coach and develop a small multi‑disciplinary team.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Desirable
Experience in highly regulated or safety‑critical environments.
IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification.
AP/CP experience (Electrical or Mechanical).
What’s on Offer
Long-term, stable role within a highly compliant technical environment.
A blend of leadership and hands‑on technical work.
Opportunity to shape and develop a small, capable team.
Professional development within a specialist technical setting
Salary description
£38000.00 - £40000.00 per year