Project Manager

Co Home Improvements; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home improvement company in Kendal is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee installations and ensure quality service. The role requires strong project management skills and experience in the window/conservatory industry. Successful candidates will be adept at coordinating teams, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Personal development programmes

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the window/conservatory industry is desirable.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installations ensuring quality and timeline adherence.
• Coordinate scheduling of work for fitting teams.
• Maintain safety and operational standards on site.

Skills

Project Management

Site Management

Installation Management

Negotiation Skills

Planning Skills

Technical Capability

Job description

Project Manager

CO Home Improvements

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Cumbria

Benefits

25 days Holiday + Bank Hols Health cash plan Pension Scheme Personal development programmes through courses and training Free parking

About us:

CO Home Improvements are a group of six retail brands operating across the North of England and Cumbria, forming part of the £60 million turnover Conservatory Outlet Group. As established leaders in the design and installation of conservatories, orangeries, windows, doors, and modern living spaces, we’re committed to transforming homes with innovative, high-quality products that combine striking design with everyday functionality. Our approach is rooted in delivering exceptional customer service.

Our employees are the heart of the business, and we invest in great people by offering ongoing career development and training opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values your ideas and hard work, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager or Contracts Manger to join us to ensure installations run smoothly, customers receive excellent quality and service, and on time within the Cumbria area ideally between Kendal and Carlisle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for reviewing contracts, issuing work to surveyors, and assisting surveyors with any technical challenges, ensuring all external and internal contractors achieve deadlines.
• Responsible for scheduling work for our fitting teams and other external contractors ensuring that all building work runs smoothly.
• Be the first point of contact for liaising with all trades to ensure a smooth continuity of work and a first-class operation for customers.
• To attend site to oversee any issues that may arise with the installations, ensuring health and safety is adhered to, site housekeeping standards are maintained, and the client is satisfied with the installation.
• Ensure contracts are completed on time and to a high-quality standard
• To develop excellent working relationships with external and internal stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and dealers.

What we are looking for:

If you have Project Management, Site Management or Installation Management experience we would love to hear from you. Key experience we are looking for:

• Previous experience and strong knowledge of the window/conservatory industry is desirable.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability bring installations in on completion date.
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on achieving budgets and maintaining profitability.
• Excellent product knowledge, keeping up to date with industry and new product developments.
• Strong technical capability, with the ability to understand the theory of installation processes
• Good commercial and business acumen.
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to provide strong leadership and direction.

If the above sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

How to apply:

Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your updated CV.