Small Works & Business Development Manager

Small Works & Business Development Manager - Central London
Location: Nine Elms / Central London
Sector: Fire Door Maintenance & Fit-Out
Package: £1,350-£1,500 per week (CIS or PAYE equivalent (£60k-70k)) + Discretionary Bonus + Company Van + Tools

Join a specialist contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire door maintenance and small works projects across London. The business operates with blue-chip clients including large residential developers and main contractors. This appointment is key to expanding client relationships and driving new business in a fast-moving, commercially driven environment.

Role Overview
The Small Works & Business Development Manager will oversee small works from £500 to £50,000, coordinate labour and materials, manage client relationships, and identify new commercial opportunities across central London estates and developments. The position is split approximately 40% delivery, 60% business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small works packages from quotation to completion.
• Prepare and submit quotations for projects up to £50,000.
• Liaise directly with estate managers, resident managers, and remedial teams.
• Coordinate labour, materials, and invoicing with internal teams.
• Develop new business opportunities within the fire door maintenance and fit-out market.
• Support tendering and administration for larger projects (£50k-£1m).
• Maintain a strong on-site presence, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.

Essential Requirements

• Proven background in small works, maintenance, or interior fit-out management.
• Client-facing experience with Tier 1 or premium residential developers.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to price and manage works independently.
• Practical understanding of site coordination and delivery standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multilingual trade teams (Lithuanian, Latvian, Ukrainian, Russian).
• Hands-on approach; comfortable managing operational detail.

Desirable

• Carpentry trade background or technical understanding of fire door systems.
• Existing client network within London property management or development sectors.

Benefits and Progression

• £60,000 to £70,000 PAYE (or £1,300-£1,500 per week (CIS))
• Company van and tools provided.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Direct influence over business growth strategy.
• Opportunity to advance into senior commercial or operational leadership as the business scales.

This is an immediate-start position offering autonomy, excellent career progression and direct exposure to high-value clients. If you have the required experience and you're looking for a new challenge, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on 01342 330 539.

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