Project / Installation Manager

Confidential Opportunity | £50,000–£60,000 + Benefits

Furniture / Fit Out Project Manager | Commercial & Operational Focus

An established and growing organisation is looking for an experienced Project Manager from a furniture or fit out operational background to take the next step in their career.

This is a hands on role with real ownership, reporting directly to the Group Operations Director and overseeing a growing portfolio of installation and project work.

The key requirement is a Project Manager who understands the operational side of furniture or fit out projects and has exposure to JCT and/or NEC contracts and their application to commercial project management.

You’ll combine strong project delivery skills with commercial awareness, taking ownership of budgets, costs, variations, subcontractors, programmes and client relationships.

The Role

You’ll oversee multiple live projects while providing leadership and support to the wider project team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting Project Managers, Coordinators and administrative staff.
• Taking projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Managing programmes, resources, installation teams and subcontractors.
• Monitoring progress, resolving issues and implementing recovery plans where required.
• Managing budgets, costs, margins and commercial performance.
• Managing variations, delays, subcontractor costs and financial forecasting.
• Applying an understanding of JCT and/or NEC contracts to project commercial management.
• Working closely with procurement, warehouse, logistics and operational teams.
• Acting as a senior client contact and resolving escalated issues.
• Providing project reporting, KPIs and commercial updates to senior management.
• Supporting tenders, sales pitches and client presentations.
• Improving project processes, controls and reporting.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality.

About You

You’ll be an experienced Project Manager with a furniture or fit out background, ideally having worked in an operational environment where delivery, installation and commercial control are all key.

This could suit a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Installation Manager ready to take on greater responsibility.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong experience delivering furniture, fit out or installation projects.
• A good understanding of the operational side of project delivery.
• Exposure to JCT and/or NEC contracts and an understanding of their commercial application.
• Strong commercial awareness across budgets, costs, variations and forecasting.
• Experience managing multiple projects, subcontractors, suppliers and installation teams.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisation, planning and problem solving ability.
• Experience leading or supporting other project professionals.
• Strong Excel skills for reporting, forecasting and budget control.
• A practical, hands on approach with the confidence to take ownership.
• PRINCE2 would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Opportunity

This is a genuine step up opportunity for someone who has the project delivery experience but wants greater ownership and influence.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape how projects are delivered, support and develop the wider team, and strengthen commercial and operational controls across the business.

If you’re an experienced Furniture / Fit Out Project Manager with exposure to JCT and/or NEC contracts and are ready for the next step, we’d be keen to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation and further details, please get in touch.