Project Manager, in Milton Keynes

Please note that this is not an active vacancy at this time. However, we are always interested in hearing from talented individuals who share our values and may be a good fit for future opportunities. By submitting your details, you are expressing an interest in being considered for roles that may arise in the future. When a suitable opportunity becomes available, we will review your application and contact you if your skills and experience match our requirements.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering KOMPAN projects from start to finish. You will work closely with customers, installers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure that every project is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. Your role includes regular site visits, progress monitoring, documentation, and proactive communication with all parties involved. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Project Coordination, Installation, and BackOffice teams to ensure smooth project execution and a strong customer experience.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Lead playground and outdoor fitness installation projects from planning to completion
• Provide technical guidance to Sales during the quotation phase
• Review or prepare Safe Work Method Statements and ensure they are site‑specific
• Coordinate with installers, contractors, and external partners
• Conduct regular site visits and monitor progress against schedule
• Prepare documentation, site reports, and completion reports
• Manage building applications and ensure compliance with local regulations
• Participate in project kick‑offs, construction meetings, and internal team meetings
• Follow up on project budgets, margins, and delivery dates
• Support the service and aftersales team when needed
• Maintain accurate project data in CRM and collaborate closely with BackOffice

Your background may vary, but you have experience managing construction, landscaping, installation, or similar technical projects. You thrive in a dynamic environment, work independently, and take pride in delivering high‑quality results.

We imagine that you:

• Have experience in project management within construction, landscaping, installation, or similar fields
• Understand contractor management and coordination with external partners
• Have a technical background such as landscape construction, site management, or similar
• Are familiar with reading drawings, site levels, and project setting‑out
• Work in a structured, quality‑focused, and solution‑oriented way
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and partners
• Are comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital project tools
• Take ownership of your tasks and maintain a strong customer focus

KOMPAN is a global leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions. We design, produce, and install over 1,000 playgrounds and fitness areas every month across 94 countries. Our HQ is based in Odense, Denmark, with manufacturing site in Czech Republic and sales offices worldwide.

At KOMPAN we make a real impact - creating healthier, happier communities through play and movement and have done this since 1970. You'll grow your career while changing lives worldwide. This is a very strong purpose to be part of.

Please apply via our website. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and you can expect to hear from us once we have selected candidates to proceed to a first interview. You will, of course, hear from us regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not.

If you don’t see an open position that matches your competencies and interests, we encourage you to connect with us. Once registered, your profile will automatically be matched with future openings and you’ll receive an invitation to apply when a good match is found. We regularly post new job openings on our website. If you're interested in other opportunities with us, be sure to check back often.

KOMPAN is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply.