Project Manager Fit Out

Trades UK Recruitment Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trades UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager for on-site coordination of joinery installations within the shopfitting sector. You will oversee labour resources, ensure high workmanship, coordinate with Design, Production and client teams, and escalate issues promptly to keep projects on track.

You'll manage on-site materials, produce risk assessments and method statements, supervise on-site staff and subcontractors, and contribute to continuous improvements through

Qualifications

• 5+ years joinery experience with City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Proven track record of project delivery in shopfitting projects.
• Detail oriented with methodical approach to work.
• Experience managing site labour and subcontractors.
• Strong communication with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site activities to maximise labour resources.
• Ensure high workmanship standards and on-time delivery.
• Liaise with Design, Production and Sprayshop.
• Manage on-site materials and procurement.
• Prepare site project files and handover.
• Train and supervise new workers.
• Attend internal meetings and drive process improvements.
• Undertake site surveys for bespoke joinery.

Skills

Joinery experience

Project management

Team leadership

CAD drawings

MS Office

H&S awareness

Education

City & Guilds joinery qualification

Tools

MS Office

CAD software

Job description

Co-ordination and monitoring of the activities on site installation ensuring full utilisation of labour resources.

• Ensuring a high standard of work on all tasks within on-site project delivery and timely completion of work escalating any problems back to senior management or relevant department (Design or Production).
• Coordinating with other departments including Design Team, Production Manager & Sprayshop ensuring goods are on track for programme delivery.
• Proactively raising awareness of any issues encountered during manufacture/Project delivery from a site perspective and seeking appropriate resolutions quickly.
• Management of on site materials: placing orders with procurement team/direct with suppliers to ensure that materials are available when required and stock levels are maintained.
• Completing Risk Assessments & Method Statements for Project Specifics and issuing to clients.
• Preparing Site Project Files with all relevant information and handing over to the JSJ Site Working Foreman.
• Training and supervision of new employees/subcontractors.
• Providing regular feedback/input to other departments to drive improvements to internal processes.
• Attending internal management/production/design meetings for assigned Projects.
• Undertake Site Surveys to measure up areas that contain Bespoke Joinery to be Manufactured.

Requirements

• To succeed in the Project Manager role the following skills and experience are required:
• Proven experience/qualifications & knowledge of joinery background within Shopfitting industry.
• A minimum 5-years joinery experience with a City& Guilds, GNVQ or equivalent qualification.
• A track record of project delivery success.
• Detail orientated with a methodical approach to working.
• Ability to work with manufacture purpose made joinery CAD drawings.
• Confident in overseeing the work of others and able to adapt to help the team work efficiently.
• Experience of managing both employed and sub-contract site labour.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and confident decision making.
• Good communication skills with clients and staff, both spoken and written.
• Ability to motivate team to achieve objectives, leading by example.
• An understanding of H&S requirements.
• A knowledge of CDM regulations beneficial but not essential.
• Flexibility with hours to assist workflow and achieve deadlines.
• Competency using a range of software such as MS Office including Outlook, Word & Excel.
• Familiar with Retail, Commercial, Hotels and Residential Sectors.

Skills & Experience Required

• Project management: 3 years (required)
• SMSTS Certified is desirable.
• First Aid Certified/experience (not essential although preferred)
• A Valid CSCS Card.

Additional Information

Full time, permanent role - 41 hours per week