Joinery Project Manager

Job Title: Joinery Project Manager

Location: Leicestershire

Industry: Shopfitting

Overview:

An established joinery manufacturing and installation business is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate bespoke joinery projects from design to completion. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring work is completed to high standards, within budget, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage customer and stakeholder relationships from project initiation through to completion, ensuring regular progress updates.
Deliver profitable projects through effective planning, organisation, and cost control.
Prepare and submit quotations, budgets, and costings.
Source materials, suppliers, and subcontractors within defined timeframes.
Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure project requirements are met.
Lead and coordinate manufacturing, installation, and site activities to achieve output targets in quality, cost, and delivery.
Administer project documentation including timesheets, expenses, and purchase orders.
Monitor financial performance of projects, tracking expenditure against forecasts and identifying cost variances.
Identify and mitigate project risks, applying corrective actions as required.
Support compliance with health and safety policies and quality procedures.
Champion company values through professional conduct and communication.

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

Minimum 3 years' experience in joinery and project management.
Strong understanding of the joinery/manufacturing industry.
Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in carpentry/joinery.
Experience managing teams or leading projects.
Health & Safety training (General H&S, IOSH).
Experience in pricing, estimating, or account management.
Knowledge of FSC standards.
Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities