General Manager- Small Works

General Manager – Small Works

Location: Nationwide (UK travel required)
Salary: Excellent Salary + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial leader to take ownership of a nationwide Small Works business within one of the UK's leading construction and facilities management organisations.

This is a high-profile leadership role with full responsibility for the commercial success, operational performance and strategic growth of a diverse Small Works portfolio. We are particularly keen to speak with experienced Commercial Managers, Senior Commercial Managers, Estimating Managers and Contracts Managers who are looking to progress into a General Manager position.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will drive financial performance, maximise profitability, oversee operational delivery and lead high-performing teams across multiple projects nationwide.

The Role

As General Manager, you will:

• Lead the overall commercial and operational performance of the Small Works business.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, margin improvement and cash generation.
• Develop and implement business strategies to achieve sustainable growth.
• Provide commercial leadership across a varied portfolio of projects.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, risk management and contractual compliance.
• Lead and develop Project Managers, Commercial teams and operational staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting and project performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious leader with:

• Significant experience within Commercial Management, Estimating, Contracts Management or Operational Management.
• A strong background within Construction, Facilities Management or Building Services.
• Proven experience managing commercial performance, budgets and project profitability.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing and managing successful teams.
• Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.
• A track record of driving business growth and improving financial performance.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead a well-established nationwide business.
• Significant autonomy with genuine influence over business performance.
• Excellent long-term career progression.
• Competitive salary and car allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Work for a market-leading organisation with an excellent reputation across the UK.

If you're an experienced commercial or operational leader looking to take the next step into a strategic General Manager position, we'd love to hear from you.