Luxury Residential Project & Installation Manager

DESIGNER RECRUITMENT LTD; Colchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Pension scheme

Paid holiday

Company phone and iPad

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Designer Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a leading luxury kitchens, bathrooms and bespoke interiors company in Colchester and Cambridge, covering Essex and Cambridgeshire. They are seeking an experienced Project / Installation Manager to oversee luxury residential projects from installation through to final completion.

The role involves managing multiple trades, coordinating installations, and delivering exceptional customer service, with a competitive £45,000 base salary, vehicle

Qualifications

• Strong construction or site-based background
• Experience managing residential refurbishment, fit-out or installation projects
• Good understanding of multiple trades including carpentry, joinery, plumbing and electrical coordination
• Experience managing subcontractors, installers and suppliers
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple live projects simultaneously
• Review project documentation following technical handover
• Produce and maintain installation programmes
• Coordinate project timelines and monitor progress
• Identify risks and proactively resolve issues
• Conduct pre-installation site surveys
• Manage installation teams and specialist subcontractors
• Coordinate deliveries, labour and site logistics
• Carry out regular site visits and quality inspections
• Resolve technical and construction issues as they arise
• Ensure installations are completed to company standards
• Act as the primary point of contact throughout the installation process
• Build relationships with private residential clients
• Provide regular project updates
• Manage expectations and resolve concerns professionally
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Monitor workmanship throughout installations
• Manage snagging and remedial works
• Complete final inspections and client sign-off
• Promote health and safety best practice across all projects

Skills

Construction background

Residential refurbishment

Read technical drawings

Carpentry & joinery understanding

Subcontractors management

Organisational skills

Job description

Designer Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a leading luxury kitchens, bathrooms and bespoke interiors company in Colchester and Cambridge, covering Essex and Cambridgeshire. They are seeking an experienced Project / Installation Manager to oversee luxury residential projects from installation through to final completion.

The role involves managing multiple trades, coordinating installations, and delivering exceptional customer service, with a competitive £45,000 base salary, vehicle