At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage luxury furniture projects for yachts and homes, ensuring top-notch quality and client satisfaction.
- Company: Join a prestigious company in Lancaster, surrounded by stunning landscapes and vibrant city life.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, gym membership, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Autonomous role with excellent career progression and personal development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of unique projects, collaborating with international design houses and making a real impact.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in the furniture industry, strong project management skills, and CAD proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Technical Project Manager in Lancaster to oversee the production of luxury furniture for yachts and residential projects.
Based in historic Lancaster, just a stone’s throw from the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Lake District, you’ll enjoy vibrant city life and world‑class countryside on your doorstep.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the production of bespoke and semi‑custom luxury furniture for yachts and residential projects, both freestanding and fitted.
- Act as a key decision maker, managing high-end projects around the world from start to finish.
- Understand and interpret technical drawings, ensuring designs are translated accurately for the client and into manufacture.
- Liaise with designers, clients, specialist manufacturers and suppliers, building strong working relationships.
- Manage project schedules, risks, budgets and quality control throughout the process.
- Carry out site visits as required, ensuring seamless delivery and installation.
- Support the workshop team with technical decisions and resolve challenges as they arise.
Skills & Experience
- At least 5 years’ experience in the furniture industry, with a proven track record of managing projects through to completion.
- Background in furniture making, design, or engineering.
- Strong understanding of furniture construction methods and materials.
- Confident in reviewing and working with CAD drawings (experience with Rhino3D or Auto CAD desirable).
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows software for scheduling, budgeting and communication.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with clients.
- A friendly, solutions-focused approach, able to build and maintain productive relationships.
- Reporting to the Director of Operations.
- Independent role with autonomy to manage your work day.
- Opportunities to work with leading international design houses.
- Every project is different, offering variety and the satisfaction of delivering some of the highest quality furniture in the world.
- Salary
£30,000-£50,000, dependent on experience.
Hours
Monday to Friday, permanent full-time position. Hybrid working between home and the Lancaster workshop.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Relocation package available
- Company pension scheme
- Corporate gym membership
- Multiple electric car charging points onsite
- Ample car parking
- A team day each quarter
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- 1-1 personal development plan
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TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER in Lancaster employer: Neal Jones Furniture
As a Technical Project Manager in Lancaster, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to crafting bespoke luxury furniture for prestigious yachts and residential projects. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, including a tailored development plan and exposure to leading international design houses. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a historic city, with the stunning Lake District at your doorstep, while benefiting from a comprehensive package that includes generous holiday, a pension scheme, and hybrid working options.
