Project Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead high-end fit out projects in Ipswich. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a respected contractor specializing in refurbishing prestigious office and retail spaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in carpentry or joinery, complemented by significant project management experience. You will be responsible for ensuring project delivery, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to a positive team culture. Join a company that values growth and offers ongoing freelance opportunities, making you a vital asset in their success.

Benefits

Ongoing Freelance Work

Excellent Team Culture

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management with a focus on fit out projects.
• Strong background in carpentry or joinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Spearheading project delivery while monitoring the programme.
• Building and maintaining client relationships with high-end clients.

Skills

Client Relationship Building

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Carpentry / Joinery Experience

Understanding of Programming Software

Education

SMSTS Certification

First Aid Certification

Fire Marshall Certification

Black Card/NVQ Level 6

Job description

Reference: PM - IPS_1742568533
Posted: March 21, 2025

We have a great opportunity for a Project Manager working with a fit out contractor in Ipswich who specialise in the refurb / fit out of high end office and retail spaces.

The projects tend to be valued between £1.5m - £2.5m.

As the project manager you will be site based spearheading the delivery of the project whilst monitoring the programme including but not limited to inserting drop lines and percentages. We require a project manager whom comes from a trade background ideally carpentry / joinery to suit the types of works that this contractor carry out.

The projects will involve dealing with high end clients that the company has worked with over a period of 20 yrs so client relationship building is key.

The ideal Project Manager must have:

• Longevity in roles with some of the contractors in the industry
• Major experience in carpentry / joinery
• Understanding of programmes and ability to handle programming software competently
• Experience successfully running fit out projects as a Project Manager on commercial projects
• Interpersonal skills so you can get on with the rest of the team
• SMSTS, First Aid, Fire Marshall and Black Card/NVQ Level 6 certs

What's in it for you as the Project Manager on this project?

• Opportunity to work with a respected contractor
• An opportunity for on-going freelance work with an established Fit out contractor
• Excellent team culture
• Opportunity to grow with the company and become a key asset in the company