PROJECT MANAGER
Bespoke Joinery & Interior Fit-Outs
Reading, Berkshire | Regular Site Visits Across London & the South East
£75,000 - £85,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Profit Share Bonus Scheme
Full-Time | Monday-Friday
About the Company
This is an opportunity to join a well-established specialist within the bespoke joinery and interior fit-out sector, delivering high-quality, design-led environments for leading developers, contractors, architects, and fit-out specialists.
With decades of industry experience, the business has built a strong reputation for craftsmanship, reliable delivery, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Operating from a large-scale manufacturing facility in Berkshire, projects are managed from early design stages through to manufacture and installation across luxury residential, commercial, and amenity sectors.
Due to continued growth, the business is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Operations team and take ownership of high-value bespoke joinery projects from inception through to completion.
The Role
This is a fast-paced, hands-on position for a commercially aware Project Manager with experience in bespoke joinery or high-end interior fit-out environments. You will oversee the full lifecycle of projects from contract handover through to final account, ensuring delivery on programme, within budget, and to a consistently high standard.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining commercial control across projects, ensuring robust contract awareness, structured change control, accurate reporting, and protection of the company's commercial position throughout delivery.
You will also be responsible for driving process discipline across projects, ensuring established operational procedures are followed consistently while contributing to process development and continuous improvement where required.
Working closely with clients, consultants, site teams, and internal departments, you will act as the central point of coordination throughout delivery, managing programme, commercial performance, design coordination, and installation activities within a structured and KPI-driven operational environment.
[ Key Responsibilities }
Project Delivery & Operational Management
Manage projects from contract handover through to final account
Develop, maintain, and own detailed project programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved
Coordinate design, procurement, production, and installation teams throughout all project phases
Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards
Carry out regular site visits during installation phases
Maintain strong process ownership across all project activities
Support process development and continuous improvement initiatives where required
Ensure internal procedures and project controls are followed consistently Commercial Management & Financial Control
Maintain strong contract awareness throughout project delivery
Manage project budgets and monitor cost-to-complete performance
Implement and manage structured change control processes
Control, track, and recover project variations effectively
Protect the company's commercial position and project margins throughout delivery
Prepare and contribute to weekly and monthly financial reporting
Produce accurate forecasting and commercial updates for senior management
Identify, manage, and escalate commercial and operational risks at an early stage
Support valuations, final accounts, and commercial reconciliation activities Design Coordination & Management
Own and manage the project design programme
Chair design meetings with client teams and consultants
Coordinate and manage internal design teams to ensure deliverables are achieved on programme
Hold internal and external stakeholders accountable for design actions and deadlines
Ensure design information is issued, reviewed, and managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle Installation & Subcontractor Management
Manage subcontract installation teams on site
Coordinate site logistics, deliveries, sequencing, and installation activities
Monitor installation progress, workmanship, and quality compliance
Review subcontractor applications and invoices against completed works
Ensure installation activities align with programme and commercial objectives Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
Provide clear, consistent, and professional communication throughout all project stages
Chair project meetings and provide progress updates to clients and senior management
Resolve issues promptly while maintaining strong client relationships and commercial outcomes Reporting & KPI Accountability
The business operates within a structured and performance-driven environment where project metrics are consistently monitored and reviewed. The successful candidate will be accountable for maintaining and reporting against key project KPIs, including:
Margin performance versus budget
Forecast accuracy
Variation recovery rates
Client satisfaction and project delivery standards Requirements
Minimum 3 years' experience in a Project Management role
Background in bespoke joinery, interior fit-out, construction, or specialist subcontracting
Strong commercial awareness with proven financial accountability experience
Strong understanding of contract administration, change control, programme management, cost control, and commercial reporting
Experience managing project financials, forecasting, and reporting processes
Experience chairing meetings and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
Strong understanding of design coordination within construction or fit-out projects
Experience managing subcontractors and site installations
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Ability to work under pressure and solve problems effectively
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and process discipline Desirable Experience
Hands-on joinery or carpentry background
Experience in luxury residential or high-end commercial interiors
Knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts
Experience using project management software (e.g. Wrike)
Familiarity with Sage or similar systems Benefits
£75,000 - £85,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Car allowance
Profit share bonus scheme
Optional company car salary sacrifice scheme
Long-term career progression opportunities
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a growing, quality-driven organisation delivering premium, design-led projects across some of the UK's most prestigious developments.
You will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment with genuine long-term progression opportunities, working on complex and high-value projects where commercial performance, process discipline, quality, and delivery are central to success.
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