Joinery Project Manager

Asper Recruitment; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Asper Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Projects Manager to lead bespoke joinery programmes for retail projects. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will oversee delivery from inception through completion, ensuring quality, timeliness and budget adherence.

You will liaise with contractors, architects and designers, develop detailed programmes, manage risks, supervise site surveys, and oversee production quality, cost control and client sign-off.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Proven experience leading project teams.
• Strong knowledge of joinery fabrication and finishing.
• Commercial awareness and budgeting experience.
• Proficient with digital project management software.

Responsibilities

• Be main point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project programmes to meet delivery dates.
• Attend project meetings and circulate minutes.
• Oversee project quality control during production.
• Carry out monthly valuations and submit payment applications.
• Monitor cashflows and manage project costs.
• Prepare RAMS for site installation teams.
• Attend site inspections and obtain client sign-off.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget awareness

Digital PM software

Joinery knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Project

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.

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