Joinery Project Manager

Think Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Joinery Project Manager to lead bespoke projects in Leicestershire. The role involves managing stakeholder relationships, delivering profitable projects, and overseeing all aspects of project delivery. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in joinery and project management, along with a strong understanding of the industry. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring high-quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in joinery and project management.
• Strong understanding of the joinery/manufacturing industry.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships throughout the project.
• Deliver profitable projects with effective planning and cost control.
• Prepare and submit quotations, budgets, and costings.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Team leadership

Education

NVQ, City & Guilds in carpentry/joinery

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Joinery Project Manager

Location: Leicestershire

Industry: Shopfitting

Overview

An established joinery manufacturing and installation business is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate bespoke joinery projects from design to completion. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring work is completed to high standards, within budget, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships from project initiation through to completion, ensuring regular progress updates.
• Deliver profitable projects through effective planning, organisation, and cost control.
• Prepare and submit quotations, budgets, and costings.
• Source materials, suppliers, and subcontractors within defined timeframes.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure project requirements are met.
• Lead and coordinate manufacturing, installation, and site activities to achieve output targets in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Administer project documentation including timesheets, expenses, and purchase orders.
• Monitor financial performance of projects, tracking expenditure against forecasts and identifying cost variances.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, applying corrective actions as required.
• Support compliance with health and safety policies and quality procedures.
• Champion company values through professional conduct and communication.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience in joinery and project management.
• Strong understanding of the joinery/manufacturing industry.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in carpentry/joinery.
• Experience managing teams or leading projects.
• Health & Safety training (General H&S, IOSH).
• Experience in pricing, estimating, or account management.
• Knowledge of FSC standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.