Senior Project Manager – Installations

HUNTERS CONTRACTS LIMITED; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Pension

Onboarding program

Maternity leave

Hybrid working

Wellbeing program

Team events

Industry events access

Job summary

Hunters Contracts Limited seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale office furniture installations with a focus on client satisfaction and on-time delivery. You will manage from initial client brief through handover, coordinating teams, subcontractors, and suppliers while ensuring safety and quality.

The role combines project delivery, client relationship management, and tender support, with hybrid working and a track record of securing major projects in the sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience within office furniture, interiors, fit-out, or workplace solutions.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience participating in and presenting at tender interviews.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Full UK driving licence.
• SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH certification.
• Experience working within major corporate, government, education, healthcare, or commercial fit-out environments.
• Knowledge of furniture manufacturers and workplace design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple office furniture installation projects simultaneously.
• Oversee all project phases from pre-contract planning through installation and final handover.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate internal teams, installation crews, subcontractors, logistics providers, and suppliers.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, variations, and profitability.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with contract requirements and client expectations.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management and clients.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and project reviews.
• Manage client expectations and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Support tender submissions and delivery plans; participate in tender interviews.

Skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of large-scale office furniture installation projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Project Manager who combines exceptional project delivery skills with strong client-facing abilities and a proven track record of securing and delivering major office furniture installation projects.

Role Overview

This role combines high-level project management with front-end client engagement, business development support, and tender participation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial client consultation through to final handover, ensuring installations are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. They will act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams while also contributing to tender interviews and securing new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead and manage multiple office furniture installation projects simultaneously.
• Oversee all project phases from pre-contract planning through installation and final handover.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate internal teams, installation crews, subcontractors, logistics providers, and suppliers.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, variations, and profitability.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with contract requirements and client expectations.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management and clients.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary client contact throughout project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project teams, consultants, architects, and main contractors.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and project reviews.
• Manage client expectations and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Address and resolve client concerns effectively and professionally.

Tender & Business Development Support

• Support the preparation of tender submissions, project methodologies, and delivery plans.
• Attend and lead tender interviews and presentations.
• Demonstrate project delivery capability and company expertise to prospective clients.
• Contribute to winning new business opportunities through professional client engagement.
• Provide operational input during bid and pre-construction stages.
• Ensure installations are completed safely, efficiently, and to agreed quality standards.
• Coordinate site logistics, access requirements, delivery schedules, and resource planning.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Manage snagging, defects, and project close-out activities.

Commercial Management

• Monitor project financial performance and forecast project outcomes.
• Manage project change control and contract variations.
• Review supplier and subcontractor performance.
• Assist with procurement and resource allocation decisions.
• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience within the office furniture, interiors, fit-out, or workplace solutions sector.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience participating in and presenting at tender interviews.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Full UK driving licence
• SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH certification.
• Experience working within major corporate, government, education, healthcare, or commercial fit-out environments.
• Knowledge of furniture manufacturers and workplace design principles.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and confident client representative.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Commercially focused with a results-driven approach.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Collaborative and proactive.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

You will receive:

• Holidays & Time Off: up to 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, buy or sell leave scheme.
• Financial & Retirement:Pension scheme, annual pension meeting.
• Learning & onboarding: Role specific onboarding programme, regular share & learns, supplier presentations and industry events.
• Family & Parenting:enhanced company maternity leave.
• Flexible Working: hybrid working between home and office.
• Welfare & Wellbeing: employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, wellbeing team, sick pay scheme, team building activities.
• Social:Regular team activities and access to lots of industry events

Our Company Values are Consistency, Service and Respect and we seek to embed this in all aspects of our daily work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the role itself, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.