Project Manager

Careers in design; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a joinery background to manage intricate projects. This role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, line management of a small team, and delivering high-quality installations for prestigious clients. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a problem-solving attitude are essential.

Benefits

Profit Share and Pension schemes

Long service holiday award

Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits

Training & development opportunities

Company social events and activities

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex site installations preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and resourcefulness.
• Training can be provided for management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex projects from order to installation.
• Line manage a small team including Design Engineer and Draughtspersons.
• Deliver quality projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Joinery

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This British manufacturer of beautiful bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery has successful collaborations both in the UK and internationally with prominent private, professional and commercial clients working on for private residences, royal palaces and superyachts.

Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a full time, experienced Project Manager with a joinery background to join their team. The successful candidate will be managing large and often complex projects from point of order, through planning, design development, manufacture, and installation with the aim of delivering superb quality and service, on time and within budget. Projects range from highly decorative freestanding furniture through to significant architectural joinery installations with contract values up to 5m.

The role also entails line managing a small team which includes a Design Engineer and Draughtspersons.

Skills and Experience sought from the Project Manager:

• A personable, positive, organised and resourceful problem solver with a good understanding of form and function and commercially aware
• You should possess excellent interpersonal skills to work with a multitude of stakeholders and be able to communicate effectively across all levels
• In-depth knowledge of joinery and an understanding of complex site installations
• Able to use Microsoft Office Suite for the management of project information
• Experience of managing people would be an advantage but not essential and training will be given if this is new to you

In return the Salary and Benefits on offer are:

• For transparency we are happy to discuss the compensation package during our initial conversation
• Profit Share and Pension schemes
• Long service holiday award
• Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits
• Training & development opportunities along with opportunities to work on international projects
• Company social events and activities