Project Manager Fit Out

Company: Trades UK Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Preston
Job Description:

Co-ordination and monitoring of the activities on site installation ensuring full utilisation of labour resources.

  • Ensuring a high standard of work on all tasks within on-site project delivery and timely completion of work escalating any problems back to senior management or relevant department (Design or Production).
  • Coordinating with other departments including Design Team, Production Manager & Sprayshop ensuring goods are on track for programme delivery.
  • Proactively raising awareness of any issues encountered during manufacture/Project delivery from a site perspective and seeking appropriate resolutions quickly.
  • Management of on site materials: placing orders with procurement team/direct with suppliers to ensure that materials are available when required and stock levels are maintained.
  • Completing Risk Assessments & Method Statements for Project Specifics and issuing to clients.
  • Preparing Site Project Files with all relevant information and handing over to the JSJ Site Working Foreman.
  • Training and supervision of new employees/subcontractors.
  • Providing regular feedback/input to other departments to drive improvements to internal processes.
  • Attending internal management/production/design meetings for assigned Projects.
  • Undertake Site Surveys to measure up areas that contain Bespoke Joinery to be Manufactured.

Requirements

  • To succeed in the Project Manager role the following skills and experience are required:
  • Proven experience/qualifications & knowledge of joinery background within Shopfitting industry.
  • A minimum 5-years joinery experience with a City& Guilds, GNVQ or equivalent qualification.
  • A track record of project delivery success.
  • Detail orientated with a methodical approach to working.
  • Ability to work with manufacture purpose made joinery CAD drawings.
  • Confident in overseeing the work of others and able to adapt to help the team work efficiently.
  • Experience of managing both employed and sub-contract site labour.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and confident decision making.
  • Good communication skills with clients and staff, both spoken and written.
  • Ability to motivate team to achieve objectives, leading by example.
  • An understanding of H&S requirements.
  • A knowledge of CDM regulations beneficial but not essential.
  • Flexibility with hours to assist workflow and achieve deadlines.
  • Competency using a range of software such as MS Office including Outlook, Word & Excel.
  • Familiar with Retail, Commercial, Hotels and Residential Sectors.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Project management: 3 years (required)
  • SMSTS Certified is desirable.
  • First Aid Certified/experience (not essential although preferred)
  • A Valid CSCS Card.

Additional Information

Full time, permanent role – 41 hours per week

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Posted: October 26th, 2026