Shopfitting Project Manager (Trainee / Improver) New Milton, England
Job description
Job Summary
Fantastic opportunity to work with a specialist shopfitting / interior fit-out company that is growing, completing full-fit-outs predominantly for high-end / luxury retail brands throughout the UK.
The Project Manager is an integral member of the projects team, responsible for delivering interior fit-out projects in Travel Retail, High Street Retail, Leisure, and Commercial sectors of varying size and complexity. The Project Manager is responsible for directing, organising and controlling project activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, that the project's objectives are met and sub-contract trades are managed.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements.
- Assist with project organization and project programmes.
- Design input.
- Attend site meetings to facilitate progress on site
- Producing Health & Safety plans, checking methods statements and risk assessments & applying for any necessary work permits.
- Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines & subcontract trades.
- Ensures site managers are adhering to the programme and are equipped to function efficiently on site.
- Assist with effectively and accurately communicating relevant project information to the client and project team.
- Ensure a high level of service is delivered to the customer at all phases of the contract by addressing all their requirements.
- Maintain regular, consistent and professional relationships at all times with the client(s).
- Assist with overseeing the management of sub-contractors performance and put measures in place to address performance which is below expectations.
- Track & manage all extras, variations and omissions to the agreed contract value.
- Checking and approving subcontractor invoices.
- Dealing directly with site manager, to ensure all materials & plant are onsite as and when required and in coordination with programme.
- Perform other duties as required from time to time in order to contribute to the achievement of the business aims and objectives
Qualifications and Skills
- At least 3+ years’ experience in the Shopfitting and Interior fit-out industry (ESSENTIAL)
- Bench Joinery / Shopfitting -NVQ level 3 (DESIRABLE )
- Valid UK Driving licence (ESSENTIAL)
- Experience of AutoCAD (DESIRABLE )
- Practical / Site work experience (DESIRABLE)
- Construction qualification – HNC, degree qualified (DESIRABLE)
- Sound knowledge and use of Microsoft Office particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with construction methods and the building codes.
- Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
- Proven ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Job Type
- Full Time Position
- Salary: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Company Car – (As required by level of experience)
- Company Phone – Latest iPhone (As required by level of experience)
- Company Pension – Included
- Holiday – 22 days per year (increasing to 25 days based on length of service)
- Free onsite parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
