Project Manager

Quest Joinery is a multi-award-winning bespoke joinery fit-out and manufacturing specialist based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. We design, manufacture, and install intricate, high-quality joinery for both commercial and private clients across London and the South East. Our modern headquarters combines cutting edge technology with state-of-the-art machinery to deliver first-class products and a stimulating, supportive work environment.

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Joinery Project Manager to take ownership of allocated projects through pre-construction, construction and post-construction. You will plan, coordinate and deliver joinery projects safely, on time and within budget, maintaining Quest Joinery’s quality, commercial and compliance standards. This is a key role in leading delivery teams, managing client relationships and driving continual improvement in health, safety and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage projects of varying sizes, from single high-value schemes to several smaller projects simultaneously.
• Run projects through design, procurement and all stages of construction, maintaining and updating a live 6-week programme.
• Prepare, agree and manage project programmes, ensuring design, materials and labour are fully resourced to meet milestones.
• Produce and manage detailed design information, including preparing CAD pack information and working closely with the design team to get designs prepared, coordinated, agreed and approved by the client.
• Use M1 to plan, monitor and report on all works, maintaining accurate information and finalising job board details for production.
• Assist with development of project budgets and cost plans, monitoring costs and protecting the commercial position of the project, including recording delays and additional costs.
• Lead and motivate project delivery teams, including site labour and subcontractors, managing labour allocations and performance.
• Undertake pre-construction surveys and coordinate technical solutions to enable accurate manufacture and installation.
• Operate and promote high standards of health and safety, delivering continual improvement in H&S on all sites.
• Book and coordinate deliveries in advance to ensure materials are available in line with programme, assisting in ordering and negotiating materials as required.
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality and finish on site, operating quality control procedures and ensuring works are inspected, signed off, protected and recorded as they progress.
• Liaise proactively with clients, suppliers, designers and other stakeholders, issuing weekly and monthly reports, updated trackers, schedules and drop-lines.
• Collect and check timesheets, allocating the correct M1 activities, and ensure daywork sheets are signed and submitted to the office.
• Support training and development of site staff and apprentices, contributing to the growth and continual improvement of the business.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients and stakeholders, creating a network that generates repeat business.

Key skills and experience

• In-depth knowledge of the joinery / fit-out industry and a good understanding of materials, finishes and manufacturing processes.
• Strong experience of construction management processes, means and methods, ideally within bespoke joinery or interior fit-out.
• Proven ability to create and manage project plans and budgets, and to deliver results within time, cost and quality parameters.
• Confident using project tools and systems (including CAD pack preparation and ERP/project software such as M1).
• Skilled at leading, motivating and developing teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, positive working attitude, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Good level of IT literacy.

Qualifications

• A-Levels / higher education – preferred.
• SSSTS / SMSTS (or equivalent H&S training) – preferred.

Package and location

Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Discretionary performance-related bonus. Life insurance and health insurance. Company pension. All tools, uniform, PPE and training provided as required. The role is split between our Head Office in Hemel Hempstead and various temporary site locations, usually in and around London.

How to apply

If this sounds like the right next step in your career, please email your CV and a short covering note to recruitment@questjoinery.co.uk. Our recruitment privacy notice is available on request.