Branch Manager - Planned & Project Works
Location: Warrington, covering the North West region
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE) + car allowance, bonus, and excellent benefits
Your new role
Our client is one of the UK's leading property services contractors, delivering a wide range of building, refurbishment, and maintenance solutions across the public and private sectors. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, and sustainability, they deliver planned and project works for local authorities, housing associations, and commercial clients nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor that values its people, promotes career development, and has ambitious growth plans within the North West region.
Our client is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead their newly established North West Projects Division based in Warrington. The successful candidate will oversee operational, commercial, and administrative teams to ensure the successful delivery of both planned maintenance and project works across the region. You will take full responsibility for branch performance, client satisfaction, and business growth, while ensuring compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
Responsibilities
* Leadership: Manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams across operations, commercial, and support functions to achieve branch objectives.
* Operational Management: Oversee project delivery to ensure programmes are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
* Customer Relations: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and securing repeat business opportunities.
* Financial Oversight: Manage branch budgets, control costs, oversee invoicing, and ensure profit margins are achieved.
* Health & Safety: Champion a strong health and safety culture across all projects, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy.
* Business Development: Work closely with senior management and business development teams to identify new opportunities and support tender submissions.
* Performance Reporting: Monitor and report on branch performance, including financial and operational KPIs.
* Subcontractor Management: Build and manage relationships with trusted subcontractors and suppliers to support efficient service delivery.
What you will need to succeed
* Demonstrable experience in managing planned maintenance and project works within property services or construction.
* Recognised management qualification (e.g. CMI Level 5 or equivalent).
* Advanced Excel skills and strong commercial awareness.
* CSCS Manager/Professionally Qualified Person card and full UK driving licence.
* Proven ability to lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and build lasting client relationships.
* Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
* Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a similar management role (desirable).
What you get in return
* Competitive salary up to £70,000, car allowance and bonus scheme.
* 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days.
* Company pension and life assurance.
* Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
* PPE provided.
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
* Maternity/paternity leave pay.
* Cancer care and health support access.
* Long service awards and referral bonuses.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Branch Manager to take ownership of a growing regional division and make a significant impact within a respected national contractor.
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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