Construction Project Manager

Hutsmith Cabinmaker; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive cabin design company in Birmingham seeks a Construction Project Manager to manage client and supplier relations for cabin orders. The role offers flexibility with a minimum of 25 hours per week and values your input as part of a small team. Ideal candidates should have strong organisational and interpersonal skills, alongside experience in procurement and project management. The role involves negotiating with suppliers and communicating effectively with clients, contributing to the company's sustainable growth.

Benefits

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills for effective client communication.
• Highly organised to manage projects efficiently.
• Experience in negotiating with suppliers to secure favorable deals.
• Useful knowledge of project management and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Manage client and supplier relations post-order.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding their orders.
• Work flexibly with the team on project management.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills and Communication abilities

Very organised

Common sense and real sense of energy

Ability to negotiate with suppliers

Client Relations and Customer Service experience

Ability to work independently

Experience with Project management / CRM software

Tools

Hubspot

Monday.com

Job description

Company Description

Hutsmith is a design and maker of small buildings used for various purposes such as home offices, spare rooms, or retreats. The company is B Corp certified, so a strong focus on creating unique and sustainable cabins with an emphasis on people and community. We have been featured in numerous design titles and podcasts and have 2 retail concessions in Burford, Oxfordshire and Rutland.

With a forthcoming launch of the 'Shepherds Hutsmith' (Huts on wheels), we want to increase the team to help us as part of our growth plans and manage projects once they have become live.

Work will include client communications, liaison with internal build team and procurement of materials.

www.hutsmith.co.uk

Role Description

Construction Project Manager. You will be part of a small team responsible for handling client and supplier relations once an order for a cabin has been placed and effectively communicating with clients once an order has been placed. You are likely to have a passion for design and construction.

We are flexible around your timing and days, typically looking for a minimum of 25 hours per week, up to full time. This might be your first or second role but you will be a key part of the team, given autonomy and responsibility; your voice will be valued.

Ideally working out of Burford, but work from home is fine. Most of our projects are in the midlands and south.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal Skills and Communication abilities
• Very organised
• Common sense and a real sense of energy
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers (mostly timber and windows) for best deals
• Experience of Project management / CRM software is useful (e.g. Hubspot, Monday.com)
• Client Relations and Customer Service experience
• Ability to work independently
• Previous experience in procurement and project management useful

£33k + pension