Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist in high-end joinery is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex projects for prestigious clients in the UK. This role involves leading project teams, ensuring quality adherence, and building strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in joinery and excellent leadership skills, coupled with a pragmatic approach to problem solving. The position offers career progression and development opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Exposure to industry-leading professionals

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within the joinery or high-end interiors sector.
• Strong eye for detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Desire to continuously improve processes and deliver outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support project teams through the full project lifecycle.
• Allocate resources and coordinate design, installation, and commercial departments.
• Manage subcontractor packages and review drawings for accuracy prior to approval.
• Monitor programme compliance, budgets, and required administration.
• Attend and represent the company at client meetings.
• Conduct site visits to ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills

Project management experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Leadership qualities

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager

Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire (UK project sites)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

The Role

Our client, a specialist in high-end joinery, is looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join their growing team. You’ll be responsible for overseeing complex, bespoke projects for some of the UK’s most prestigious architects and contractors – ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to exceptional quality standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of multiple projects from handover to completion, while building strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement within the team.

What’s On Offer

• The chance to work on unique, high-profile joinery projects across the UK
• Career progression, with training and development opportunities in commercial and management areas
• A supportive team environment that values craftsmanship, innovation, and personal growth
• Exposure to industry-leading architects, designers, and contractors

What You’ll Bring

• Proven project management experience within the joinery or high-end interiors sector
• A strong eye for detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills, able to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Natural leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and guide project teams
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• Desire to continuously improve processes and deliver outstanding results

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support project teams through the full project lifecycle
• Allocate resources and coordinate design, installation, and commercial departments
• Manage subcontractor packages and review drawings for accuracy prior to approval
• Monitor programme compliance, budgets, and required administration
• Attend and represent the company at client meetings
• Conduct site visits to ensure smooth project delivery and resolve issues proactively
• Collaborate with sales and estimating teams to help secure future work

Progression Opportunities

This role offers significant scope for development. Our client actively invests in internal progression and formal training to expand your commercial and leadership skills, while giving you the chance to work on increasingly complex and prestigious projects.

If you’re a Project Manager with a strong joinery background and a drive for delivering exceptional projects, we’d love to hear from you! Contact Bethany at Engineered Connections on 020 3834 9649.

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this position.