Project Manager – Joinery

Cavendish Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of joinery and interior fit-out projects in London from inception through to handover. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, and quality, coordinating design and technical functions as well as on-site teams.

Role requires proven PM experience in relevant sectors, strong organisational skills, and excellent stakeholder management to ensure projects meet client expectations and are completed on time

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience in joinery, interior fit-out, or construction.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish.
• Strong organisational and planning skills to meet programme and budget.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of projects across design, programme, budget, risk, quality, and installation through to defects/warranty period.
• Manage project scope and communicate changes, agreeing variations with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal teams and external contractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Ensure all contractual documentation is completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Oversee and sign off project deliverables, including supplier quality checks and site inspections.
• Manage relationships with clients, suppliers, and construction partners.
• Lead on procurement coordination and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance, including RAMS and site-specific documentation.
• Work closely with the commercial team on cost reporting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Resolve on-site issues, including snagging, in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Planning & Scheduling

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of projects in London from inception through to completion and final handover. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in line with client expectations. Working within a close-knit team alongside Design and Technical functions, you will take ownership of programme, commercial performance, quality, risk, and on-site delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of projects across design, programme, budget, risk, quality, Health & Safety, and installation through to defects/warranty period.
• Manage project scope and communicate any changes, agreeing variations with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal teams and external contractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Ensure all contractual documentation is completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Oversee and sign off project deliverables, including supplier quality checks and site inspections.
• Manage relationships with clients, suppliers, and construction partners.
• Lead on procurement coordination and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance, including preparation of RAMS and site-specific documentation.
• Work closely with the commercial team on cost reporting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Resolve on-site issues, including snagging, in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements / Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within joinery, interior fit-out, or construction environments.
• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish.
• Strong organisational and project planning skills, with the ability to deliver to programme and budget.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and within a small, collaborative team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project.
• Good understanding of industry practices, processes, and standards.

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.