Package Manager in City

Fawkes & Reece London; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is recruiting a Specialist Joinery Package Manager for a flagship development in Cardiff. You will own the joinery package from procurement through installation and handover, working with commercial, design, construction and procurement teams to ensure programme, safety and quality targets are met.

The role requires strong background in specialist joinery, coordination of design development and experience with Tier 1 contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing specialist joinery packages.
• Understanding joinery manufacture, installation and site coordination.
• Experience working for or alongside a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Strong technical and commercial awareness.

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

Package management

Subcontractor management

Design coordination

Programme delivery

Education

Construction qualification or degree

Tools

CAD software

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.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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.