Project Manager Lead

ZipRecruiter; Enfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is looking for a Lead Project Manager to oversee project delivery and ensure compliance in the fire door industry. This hands-on role requires managing customer orders from initiation to completion, while coordinating a small team to ensure timely and accurate project execution. The position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic working environment focused on customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Stable working environment

Leadership opportunity in a growing business

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in fire door, joinery, or specialist manufacturing essential.
• Track record in order or project management roles required.
• Excellent communication skills and team leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end order management for customer projects.
• Liaise with clients on technical details and delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with fire and acoustic standards.

Skills

Project Coordination

Problem Solving

Customer Interaction

Team Leadership

Technical Communication

Compliance Knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Lead Project Manager

Enfield Specialty Doors – Enfield, London (predominantly office-based with occasional site/client visits)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About us

Enfield Specialty Doors is a leading UK manufacturer of specialist performance doorsets, providing fire-rated, acoustic, and security solutions for the commercial, healthcare, and education sectors. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship, technical expertise, and our commitment to delivering compliant, high-quality products on time and to specification.

As we continue to grow and improve our service offering, we’re looking for a capable and experienced

Order Project Manager Lead to ensure seamless project delivery and serve as a key link between our customers, internal teams, and production.

The role

This is a hands-on role focused on managing customer orders from receipt to delivery, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, fully compliant, and technically accurate. You’ll oversee a small, dedicated team, working closely with clients, estimators, and production to ensure our doorset solutions meet every requirement.

The role requires strong project coordination skills, a proactive attitude to problem-solving, and a deep understanding of the specialist joinery or fire door industry. You’ll also take responsibility for creating and managing standard technical details to streamline project delivery across the team.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end order management for multiple customer projects.
• Liaise directly with clients to confirm technical details, delivery timelines, and project requirements.
• Ensure all projects are delivered fully compliant with fire and acoustic standards and internal quality checks.
• Manage and support a small team (3 employees) responsible for project administration and technical order processing.
• Create, maintain, and update standard technical details and documentation for consistent project execution.
• Collaborate with internal departments including sales, production, and installation to align on project milestones.
• Act as the technical and commercial point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify risks, resolve issues quickly, and keep all stakeholders informed.

About you

You’re an experienced, organised, and customer-focused project lead who thrives on detail and follow-through. You understand the importance of technical accuracy, clear communication, and proactive order management in a specialist manufacturing environment.

You’ll need:

• Previous experience in the fire door, joinery, or specialist manufacturing industry (essential).
• Proven track record in order or project management roles with direct customer interaction.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong team leadership and organisational skills.
• Solid understanding of compliance and industry standards (fire ratings, acoustic performance, etc.).
• Ability to create and maintain technical documents and standard processes.
• A calm, solution-focused approach to managing multiple projects under pressure.

What we offer

• A key leadership position in a respected and growing business.
• A stable and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference to how we manage and deliver projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering email explaining your suitability for the role to [e-mail]. We welcome applicants who bring experience, initiative, and a customer-first mindset to our business.