Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment — from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales.

We are currently working with a leading social housing contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Minor Works Manager to oversee a range of repairs, maintenance, and small works projects across Housing Association and local authority properties throughout the Redruth and wider Cornwall area.

As Minor Works Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of planned and reactive minor works projects, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in repairs and maintenance, excellent general building knowledge, and experience working with Schedule of Rates (SOR) contracts within the social housing sector.

• Managing a portfolio of minor works, repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment projects across occupied and void properties.
• Overseeing site supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery of works.
• Managing works in line with client requirements, budgets, and agreed timescales.
• Pricing, reviewing, and validating works using Schedule of Rates (SOR).
• Monitoring project costs, variations, and financial performance.
• Conducting site inspections, quality audits, and progress reviews.
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Liaising closely with clients, residents, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Managing programme delivery, compliance documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and operational performance.
• Supporting the commercial team with quotations, cost control, and contract administration.

• Proven experience as a Minor Works Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or Supervisor within the social housing, repairs, maintenance, or construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of general building works, property repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Demonstrable experience working with Schedule of Rates (SOR) contracts.
• Good understanding of building construction, maintenance processes, and refurbishment works.
• Experience managing direct labour teams and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and project costs.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification desirable.
• First Aid at Work desirable.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Good IT skills with experience using reporting and scheduling systems.

• Salary between £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience.
• Company van.
• Pension scheme.
• Holiday package.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Stable, long-term work with a reputable contractor.
• Supportive and professional working environment.

For further information, please apply today or contact Build Recruitment for a confidential discussion - Kirdty - 07494 544 290.