Small Works Manager

Small Works Manager Location: Gosport, Hampshire Contract: Temporary – 6–12 months Rate: £350 per day Sector: Defence / Refurbishment Trevett Services are working with a leading UK defence, engineering and technology…

Pay rate £300 – £350/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 17 September 2026

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Small Works Manager

Location: Gosport, Hampshire
Contract: Temporary – 6–12 months
Rate: £350 per day
Sector: Defence / Refurbishment

Trevett Services are working with a leading UK defence, engineering and technology organisation to recruit a Small Works Manager based at their Gosport site.

You will be responsible for the site-based delivery of refurbishment and small works projects valued up to £1m, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard within a secure, operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage and supervise refurbishment and small works projects up to £1m.

* Provide day-to-day site supervision, coordinating works and site activities.

* Manage permits to work, RAMS and site health & safety requirements.

* Oversee subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely and in line with programme and specification.

* Coordinate multiple trades and contractors within a live operational environment.

* Monitor progress, quality, risks and programme.

* Liaise with project teams, contractors and internal stakeholders.

* Manage works through to completion and handover.

What We’re Looking For

* Experience managing refurbishment, fit-out or small works projects.

* Have SC clearance in place or eligable to gain clearance

* Strong site management/supervision experience.

* Experience managing permits, RAMS and subcontractors.

* Good knowledge of construction health & safety.

* Experience delivering projects within live or occupied environments.

* Defence, MOD or secure-site experience would be advantageous.

* Ability to obtain the required security clearance.

The Opportunity

A 6–12 month temporary role paying £350 per day, delivering a varied programme of refurbishment and small works projects across a complex defence estate in Gosport

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