Joinery Project Manager

Asper Recruitment; Melton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager to oversee bespoke joinery projects within the retail sector in Melton, UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards. Strong leadership, joinery knowledge, and IT proficiency are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and motivating project teams.
• Strong knowledge of joinery materials including timber and hardware.
• Confident with IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project programmes.
• Oversee project quality control and costs.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Team motivation

Joinery fabrication knowledge

Commercial awareness

IT systems proficiency

Tools

Digital project management software

Job description

Duties include but are not limited to: Reporting to the Operations Director, accountable for the management and delivery of bespoke joinery projects within the retail sector ensuring all projects are delivered on time, to the highest quality standards and within budget.

Responsibilities

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