Interim Works Manager at Omni RMS, Denton, Borough of Tameside

Interim Works Manager – Roofing, Drainage & Refrigeration

6 Month FTC | Potential for Permanent Extension

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + Car Benefit

Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours) – hybrid working
Location: Denton – with nationwide travel when required.

Our client, a leading provider of integrated facilities management and infrastructure solutions is hiring for an experienced Works Manager to oversee roofing, drainage and refrigeration works across a nationwide Shell forecourt network.

This is a commercially focused role managing specialist subcontractors and coordinating maintenance, repairs and small projects from initial quotation through to completion. It would suit someone with a background in facilities management, retail property maintenance or building maintenance contracting who is confident managing contractors, controlling costs and delivering works across a multi-site estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractors delivering roofing, drainage and refrigeration works across the nationwide network.
• Obtain, review and challenge quotations, ensuring costs are competitive and aligned with agreed budgets.
• Coordinate works from initial site requirements and quotation through to scheduling, delivery and completion.
• Oversee roofing repairs, including leaks, patch repairs and remedial works, alongside refrigeration servicing and repairs within retail facilities.
• Coordinate drainage remedial works, including damaged or collapsed drainage systems and septic tanks where applicable.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, workmanship, timescales, health and safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of quotations, costs, work orders and project progress.
• Travel to sites nationwide when required to assess works and oversee project delivery.

About You

• Experience in facilities management, building maintenance, retail property maintenance or a similar contracting environment.
• Experience with roofing, drainage, refrigeration or building fabric works would be advantageous.
• Strong experience managing subcontractors and external service providers.
• Commercially aware, with experience reviewing quotations, managing budgets and controlling costs.
• A good understanding of building maintenance, repairs and remedial works.
• Experience coordinating multiple maintenance projects across a multi-site estate.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

The Opportunity

This is an interim opportunity with the potential for a permanent extension, offering the chance to take ownership of maintenance and repair works across a major nationwide retail forecourt contract. The role is based from the Denton office, with nationwide travel required in line with project demands.

Interested? Apply now to discuss the opportunity in more detail.