As Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to an exceptional standard, acting as the key link between clients, suppliers, subcontractors, workshop production and installation teams. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, bespoke environment where no two projects are necessarily the same.,
- Manage multiple live projects from handover through to completion.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Attend client surveys, site meetings and installations across the UK.
- Coordinate workshop production and onsite installation teams.
- Produce and maintain RAMS and relevant project documentation.
- Manage project budgets, programmes, costs and variations.
- Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues.
- Work closely with design, production and installation teams to ensure smooth delivery.
- Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety and client satisfaction.
- Ensure projects are delivered commercially and operationally to agreed deadlines.
- The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' project management experience within one or more of the following sectors:
- Retail fit-out
- Shopfitting
- Exhibitions
- Experiential
- Bespoke joinery
- Commercial interiors
- Event or brand environments
- Bespoke manufacturing / production
Key attributes
- You will need strong communication and organisational skills, good commercial awareness and the ability to manage several projects and stakeholders simultaneously. A full UK driving licence is essential due to the travel requirements of the role.
- Proactive and highly organised
- Commercially aware
- Solutions-focused and practical
- Comfortable working under pressure
- Detail-oriented
- Confident dealing with clients and contractors
- Able to manage projects independently
- Passionate about delivering high-quality work
Location & Travel
The role is 5 days a week onsite in Essex, with regular UK travel for surveys, client meetings and installations. Candidates must therefore be within a realistic commuting distance of Essex and be comfortable with regular UK travel.
Working Pattern
Monday-Friday, 5 days a week onsite with UK travel
Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience I'm currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an established bespoke design, production and fit-out business based in Essex. The business delivers high-quality retail, experiential, hospitality and commercial fit-out projects across the UK and Europe, with projects manufactured from its Essex workshop.
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Project Manager in Shelley employer: The Fix Creative
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