Small Works Manager - Mayo

€60-70k - Facility Management
Ref: 8591 Date Posted: Thursday 12 Nov 2026

Small Works Maintenance Manager

Location: Mayo
Sector: Mechanical Engineering / Building Services
Salary: €60-70k+van
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An established and growing Mechanical Contractor based in County Mayo is seeking an experienced Small Works Maintenance Manager to join its expanding operations team.

With a strong reputation for quality, reliability and customer service, the business supports a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded individual to take ownership of small works projects and maintenance operations, ensuring the successful delivery of works from initial enquiry through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate multiple small works and maintenance projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
  • Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and minor mechanical and electrical installation works.
  • Manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling engineers, subcontractors and resources across multiple sites.
  • Prepare quotations, estimates and costings for small works, remedial works and maintenance projects.
  • Identify additional works and commercial opportunities within existing maintenance contracts.
  • Liaise directly with clients, building strong relationships and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor project budgets, labour costs, materials and subcontractor expenditure to maintain profitability.
  • Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment and specialist subcontractors.
  • Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety legislation, industry regulations and company procedures.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to engineers and site teams.
  • Manage project documentation, progress reporting, variations and final handovers.
  • Work closely with senior management to improve operational efficiency and support the continued growth of the maintenance division.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a Small Works Manager, Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Contracts Manager or Building Services Management role.
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, particularly HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing etc
  • Experience managing small works projects, reactive maintenance and planned maintenance contracts.
  • A relevant trade background or qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, engineers and subcontractors simultaneously.
  • Strong commercial awareness, including estimating, budgeting, cost control and project profitability.
  • Excellent organisational, communication and client relationship management skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and deliver projects within demanding timescales.
  • Good understanding of health and safety requirements within the construction and building services sectors.
  • Full, clean driving licence.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
  • Opportunity to join an established and expanding M&E contractor.
  • A varied role with responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of maintenance and small works projects.
  • Long-term career progression and professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive management team and a collaborative working environment.
  • The opportunity to play a key role in developing and growing the company's small works and maintenance operations.

If you require any additional information please contact Steve on 01 531 4886.

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