Package Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Specialist Joinery Package Manager to lead the joinery scope on a flagship Cardiff development. You will own procurement through installation, working with commercial, design, construction and procurement teams to ensure safe, on‑programme delivery to the required quality and design intent.

The role requires strong joinery package management on complex projects, with proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams, driving

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing specialist joinery packages.
• Solid understanding of joinery manufacture, installation and site coordination.
• Experience working for or alongside a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Strong technical and commercial awareness.
• Excellent subcontractor and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach to programme, quality and delivery.
• A relevant construction qualification or degree would be advantageous, though demonstrable package management experience is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Managing the specialist joinery package on a flagship major development.
• Coordinating specialist subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and internal project teams.
• Driving design development, technical approvals and design coordination.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential risks or delays.
• Managing quality, workmanship and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinating interfaces with other trades and construction packages.
• Driving the package through snagging, commissioning and final handover.

Skills

Specialist joinery experience

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Programme delivery

Design coordination

Education

Construction qualification or degree

Job description

A leading Tier 1 Principal Contractor is seeking an experienced Specialist Joinery Package Manager to join the project team on a major flagship development in Cardiff. This is a high-profile opportunity to take ownership of a complex, high-value specialist joinery package within a major construction programme, working alongside an established project team and some of the industry's leading specialist subcontractors and consultants.

The Role

As Specialist Joinery Package Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of the joinery package from procurement and design development through to installation and final completion. You will work closely with the commercial, design, construction and procurement teams to ensure the package is delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality standards and in line with the project's design intent.

• Managing the specialist joinery package on a flagship major development
• Coordinating specialist subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and internal project teams
• Driving design development, technical approvals and design coordination
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential risks or delays
• Managing quality, workmanship and compliance with project requirements
• Coordinating interfaces with other trades and construction packages
• Driving the package through snagging, commissioning and final handover

About You

We are looking for an experienced Package Manager with a strong background in specialist joinery, ideally gained on major commercial, hospitality or other complex construction projects.

You should have:

• Strong experience managing specialist joinery packages
• A solid understanding of joinery manufacture, installation and site coordination
• Experience working for or alongside a Tier 1 main contractor
• Strong technical and commercial awareness
• Excellent subcontractor and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to programme, quality and delivery
• A relevant construction qualification or degree would be advantageous, although demonstrable package management experience will be equally important.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced joinery professional to secure a key position on a major flagship development in Cardiff, with the backing, resources and career progression opportunities associated with a leading Tier 1 contractor.