07 Project Manager (Bespoke Furniture)

Parkway Interiors; Fareham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday with service

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Additional 5 days of accrued holiday

Free on-site parking

Free healthy snacks and refreshments

Regular social events

Job summary

A leading British furniture manufacturer is looking for an individual to assist in managing bespoke projects from manufacture to installation. The role involves shadowing senior staff and participating in meetings while helping to produce quotations and manage project trackers. Candidates should have furniture design experience, be familiar with Microsoft applications, and be willing to learn. The position offers various benefits including extended holidays and a supportive work environment. This is a full-time opportunity based in Fareham, Hampshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in furniture making or design is required.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications is expected.
• Capability to read and understand technical drawings is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly internal meetings and take notes.
• Shadow senior staff in supplier and client meetings.
• Produce quotation documents from sales and operations.
• Raise purchase orders for subcontracted components.
• Update projects in live production tracker.
• Ensure CAD drawings match sales order details.
• Contribute to resolving manufacturing issues.
• Update senior staff on task progress.
• Follow up with suppliers on material orders.
• Assist senior staff with their projects.

Skills

Furniture making/design experience

Competent with Microsoft programmes

Understanding Technical Drawings

Willingness to learn new skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Department: Projects / Production
Location: PO16, Fareham – Hampshire
Type: Permanent, Full-time

The Company

Parkway is a leading British furniture manufacturer, with over 20 years specialising in ultra-luxury bespoke furniture for exclusive superyachts and high-end residential projects, working with leading design studios and interior professionals worldwide.

Based in Hampshire, our extensive manufacturing operations are spread over two sites, including our new 30,000sq ft centre of excellence and specialist finishes workshops.

Our highly skilled craftspeople, artisans and technical designers work on award winning and iconic projects. Producing the highest calibre of unique yacht furniture and exquisite cabinetry, through to luxury upholstery and high-end interior joinery, we provide seamless installations of the finest exterior and interior furniture found across the globe.

Role

To assist, under the guidance of senior staff, the management of bespoke projects through manufacture to final installation or delivery, working closely with our Sales, CAD and Workshop teams.

Reporting to: Production Manager

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly internal update meetings, taking notes where needed.
• Shadow senior staff in supplier & client meetings.
• Produce quotation documents using information from sales & operations teams.
• Raise purchase orders for subcontracted components.
• Update and keep track of projects in live production tracker document.
• Assist in ensuring CAD drawings match sales order details.
• Contribute to resolving manufacturing issues in internal discussions.
• Keep on top of tasks and update senior staff on progress.
• Follow up with suppliers & update team on material/component orders.
• Assist senior staff with their projects and responsibilities.
• Engage with the general goings on within the business.

Qualifications

• Have furniture making/design experience.
• Be competent with all basic Microsoft programmes.
• Be able to read & understand Technical Drawings (AutoCAD knowledge useful but not essential).
• Show willingness to learn new skills and develop a deeper understanding of the industry.

Benefits

• Enhanced holiday with service.
• 28 days holidays (including bank holidays), with an additional 5 days accrued holiday after time served, service and paid birthday leave.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free healthy snacks and refreshments.
• Regular social events.

We offer excellent packages, with a generous benefits scheme, flexible working hours, training and career development to make the most of individual talents.