Small Works Manager

QinetiQ · Rosneath, United Kingdom · On site · September 23, 2026

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Package: £38,925 – £43,250 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20634 (align with competitive)

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Small Works Manager at our Rosneath site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Small Works Manager, you’ll be a member of the Estates Delivery discipline within UK Defence Operations, the role will lead and manage small maintenance, reactive and minor works in support of the delivery of FM and estate management projects across the LTPA and QE Estate to ensure a high level of service delivery.

Day-to-day, you’ll organise small maintenance and minor works projects and support the delivery of larger projects in line with QinetiQ / MoD processes and legislation with the support of senior Project Management resources to further develop our competence within estates delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

Integrating the project team within the business and ensuring that a Health and Safety culture is embedded within the team

Defining and maintaining the overall aims and objectives of the works together with their relative priorities, and the overall scope of the Project

Defining and maintaining the overall aims and objectives of the works together with their relative priorities, and the overall scope of the Project

Defining and agreeing an appropriate budget, delivering the Project within this budget and managing and reporting progress against an agreed cost plan

Managing the activities of the external advisors, including the management of their appointments, via appointed Procurement Team Managers within QinetiQ

Providing technical support and knowledge to maintenance activities

Essential experience of the Small Works Manager:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role

Developing interpersonal skills with an ability to deal with senior Project Managers on a day-to-day basis and as well as developing stakeholder management skills

Understanding of certain aspects of Building Regulations

Understanding of risk management processes and techniques

Understanding of the Construction, Design Management (CDM) Regulations

Computer literate with a good command of data manipulation, analysis and presentation using, mainly, MS Office suite

Essential qualifications for the Small Works Manager:

HNC/HND in Building or Construction

Full driving licence

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Rosneath site. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected (across the central belt). Overtime and travel costs will be financially covered.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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Our Recruitment Process:

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days

Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

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Employer
QinetiQ
Location
Rosneath, United Kingdom · On site