Project Manager - Retail Joinery
Location: On-site, UK
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 16:30
Friday: 07:30 - 16:00Company Overview
Our client is a leading specialist in bespoke retail joinery, delivering high-quality, custom solutions to a wide range of commercial sectors across the UK. With a reputation for innovation and craftsmanship, they are now looking to expand their team by recruiting an experienced Project Manager to oversee the design, planning, and execution of retail joinery projects from start to finish.

Role Overview
The Project Manager will take charge of managing the entire lifecycle of shopfitting and joinery projects. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Expertise in CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks) and strong project management skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Client Liaison: Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and requirements, ensuring that all expectations are met throughout the project.
Design & Proposals: Develop and present design concepts and project proposals, ensuring they align with client goals.
Project Oversight: Manage all stages of joinery projects, from initial planning to final delivery, ensuring coordination and timely completion.
CAD Design: Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for shopfitting and joinery projects, ensuring designs are both practical and achievable.
Monitoring & Coordination: Track project progress, manage timelines, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure projects stay on track.
Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with industry standards, health and safety regulations, and quality control procedures.
Team Management: Lead and manage a team of bench hands, wood machinists, and other project staff, ensuring efficient production and quality workmanship.
Site Visits: Conduct site visits to oversee project progress, resolve issues, and ensure high standards are maintained.
Estimating & Costing: Provide accurate estimates for joinery work, ensuring projects are delivered within budget.
Documentation: Maintain up-to-date project documentation, including drawings, contracts, and client correspondence.
Collaboration: Work closely with architects, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution and delivery.
Skills & Qualifications

Experience: At least 5 years' experience in a similar project management or design role in joinery or carpentry.
CAD Expertise: Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.).
Joinery Knowledge: Strong understanding of joinery processes, timber products, and woodworking techniques.
Leadership: Proven experience managing teams and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Attention to Detail: High standard of quality, with meticulous attention to detail in design and execution.
Desirable: Experience as a bench joiner or in joinery production management would be an advantage.Experience Required

Joinery & Carpentry: 5 years (required)
AutoCAD: 5 years (required)
Joinery Management or Production Management: 3 years (required)