General Manager

Job description

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-07-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English