Joinery Project Manager

Asper Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Asper Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead joinery projects in the commercial sector from its London office. You will work with directors, contractors, architects and designers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of joinery fabrication and materials, and solid IT and project-management software skills for planning, reporting, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing joinery projects within the commercial sector.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Commercial awareness with focus on budgets and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Report to Directors and deliver joinery projects on time and within budget.
• Lead project teams and coordinate with stakeholders and designers.
• Develop and manage project programmes to meet delivery dates.
• Maintain project risk registers and document minutes from meetings.
• Provide regular project status reports and manage cashflow and payments.
• Prepare RAMS and oversee site inspections and snagging.
• Prepare and issue O&M manuals and ensure quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Joinery fabrication

Budget awareness

IT proficiency

Tools

Digital project management software

Job description

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Reporting to the Directors, accountable for the management and delivery of joinery projects within the commercial sector ensuring all projects are delivered on time, to the highest quality standards and within budget.
2. Main point of contact for project stakeholders
3. Collaborate with external stakeholders inclusive of main contractors, architects and designers to ensure efficient and seamless project delivery
4. Develop and manage project programmes to ensure delivery dates are met
5. Development and management of project risk register
6. Attendance at all project meetings including design co-ordination meetings and site meetings, documenting minutes and actions and circulating to project team
7. Project status reporting, managing stakeholder expectations with timely reporting of project risks
8. Liaison with Operations Director ensuring project work orders are sufficiently scheduled to meet required dates
9. Carry out site surveys for joinery
10. Liaison with internal design and draughting team ensuring drawing details align with design intent
11. Oversee project quality control with regular checks of products as they progress through the production process
12. Manage project costs, recording and submitting costs for all additions and variations
13. Carry out monthly valuations of works completed and submittal of payment applications
14. Monitor project cashflows, ensuring timely submittal of payment applications and invoices ensuring the business is not exposed to financial risk
15. Keep and maintain detailed project records
16. Prepare RAMS for site installation teams
17. Attend regular site inspections throughout installation including snagging and client sign off
18. Prepare and issue O&M manuals

Requirements

• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Team leader with proven experience in managing and motivating project teams
• Strong knowledge of joinery fabrication and finishing procedures with a wide understanding of joinery materials including timber, boards, veneers, laminates, and hardware
• Commercial awareness is essential, including a strong understanding of project budgets
• Confident with IT systems and use of digital project management software