Project Manager

redfish solutions ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Redfish Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee contract furniture projects from specification through to final installation. You will act as the central contact for clients, designers, sales teams and contractors, ensuring work is on time, within scope and budget.

You will lead planning, risk assessments, site safety, RAMS, and coordinate logistics, with strong CAD interpretation and MS Project skills. Travel to various sites is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of project management experience in contract furniture, office fit-outs, or commercial interior design.
• Formal project management training (PRINCE2, PMP) is highly desirable; CSCS or equivalent site safety certification preferred.
• Proficient with CAD drawings, space plans, and project scheduling tools (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet).

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule projects with installation timelines and procurement milestones.
• Conduct pre-installation site surveys and RAMS; ensure compliance with H&S and CDM regulations.
• Coordinate with sales consultants, designers, clients, contractors, and installation crews.
• Verify orders against floor plans to prevent mistakes and gaps.
• Manage logistics, permits, delivery windows, and asset disposal.
• Monitor project expenses and protect margins; drive timely handover and client sign-off.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Office furniture

CAD interpretation

MS Project

Communication

Problem solving

Education

PRINCE2 certification

PMP certification

CSCS card

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

CAD software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee contract and office furniture projects from specification through to final installation. As our Project Manager, you will serve as the central point of contact for clients, designers, sales teams, and external contractors. Your main objective is to deliver high-quality workspace transformations on time, within scope, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the office furniture market, excellent logistics coordination skills, and a proven track record of managing on-site installation teams safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling: Develop comprehensive project plans, installation schedules, and Gantt charts to map out timelines from product procurement to delivery.
• Site Management & Safety: Conduct pre-installation site surveys and assessments. Produce necessary Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and ensure compliance with Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between internal sales consultants, interior designers, clients, main building contractors, and third-party logistics/installation crews.
• Order & Inventory Verification: Cross-check manufactured goods and furniture specifications against final floor plans and approved orders to prevent mistakes or ordering gaps.
• Logistics & Delivery Management: Secure necessary site permits, coordinate delivery windows, manage stock logistics, and oversee the removal, relocation, or eco-conscious disposal of legacy assets.
• Financial Oversight: Track project expenses against the budget, monitoring changes to project scope or costs to protect margins.
• Snagging & Handover: Manage the final handover process, resolving any product or installation snags quickly to achieve client sign-off and complete satisfaction.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of project management experience, specifically within contract furniture, office fit-outs, or commercial interior design sectors.
• Certifications: Formal project management training (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is highly desirable. A valid CSCS card (or local equivalent site safety certification) is preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable interpreting CAD layout drawings, space plans, and technical furniture specifications. Proficient with project management scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet).
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the authority to lead on-site installation crews and presenting updates to clients.
• Problem Solving: A natural ability to multitask, manage tight delivery constraints, and quickly solve complex layout or delivery challenges on-site.
• Travel: Willingness to travel to various commercial sites and client locations as required by project lifecycles.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on industry experience
• Company pension scheme and healthcare benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression