Project Manager

Designer Contracts; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flooring contractor in Preston is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects and manage various teams. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills along with the ability to manage time effectively. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 plus bonus and a variety of benefits including health care and extensive training programs. A full UK driving licence is essential for site visits, and candidates must obtain necessary qualifications post-hire.

Benefits

Competitive Bonus

32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays

Health care plan

Life Insurance

Contributory Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Confidence and a positive can-do attitude are essential.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• You will need to obtain a current CSCS card.
• Willingness to gain Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor projects from start to finish.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Visit clients on site to address any special needs.
• Ensure accurate and well-presented quotations.
• Liaise between regional office and site teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Positive can-do attitude

Job description

Designer Contracts is the UK’s largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities. As well as floor covering, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting.

We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million. Our valued staff are our key asset.

Our continued success is based on having a loyal, motivated and welcoming team of people with a drive to succeed.

Due to our continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our friendly team based in Preston.

Salary – £35,000 plus bonus

Type – Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern – Monday to Friday, 8 : 30am to 5 : 00pm

Do you have :

Excellent communication and organisational skills?

The ability to manage your time effectively?

If so then we would like to hear from you!

This role involves the management of a variety of teams and tasks to ensure the efficient and effective running of projects and sites.

We are looking for a conscientious and ambitious individual with excellent leadership and time management skills.

Key areas of responsibilities include :

• Managing and monitoring projects.
• Identifying new business opportunities and pursuing them.
• Visiting clients and potential clients on their sites.
• Noticing and attending to any special needs and service issues on projects.
• Planning, pricing and scaling projects and general tenders.
• Ensuring quotations are accurate, well-presented and planned as economically as possible.
• Obtaining appropriate samples for projects in co-ordination with the Buying department and working with normal Designer Contracts suppliers wherever possible.
• Assisting with measuring on sites.
• Liaising between multiple teams, including those in the regional office and those on site.

Key requirements :

• Confidence and a positive can-do attitude.
• A full UK driving licence, so site visits can be carried out.
• You may be required to drive a transit sized vehicle.
• A DBS check is a requirement upon a successful application.
• Will be required to gain a current CSCS card
• Must be willing to gain a Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) qualification.

Our generous benefits package includes :

• Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and development
• Competitive Bonus
• 32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays
• Additional days leave for long service
• Health care plan provided by Westfield Health
• Life Insurance
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• All inclusive and paid for team building days out
• A generous employee discount

Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer