Job Title: Senior Project Manager
* Location: Amersham (office-based with site travel required)
* Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
The Role
Project Managers play a vital role within the organisation’s operational structure. The project management team is divided into specialist areas and disciplines, each focusing on a specific regional location or project type.
An experienced Senior Project Manager is required to manage commercial, international glazing, and high‑end residential contracts.
In this role, you will oversee all aspects of projects from design through to installation or final delivery. While each Project Manager is responsible for their own allocated projects, the team works collaboratively, supporting one another alongside a dedicated purchasing department responsible for procurement.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
* Manage multiple glazing projects simultaneously, from pre‑construction through to final handover.
* Develop and maintain detailed project programmes, schedules and progress tracking.
* Coordinate with architects, contractors, structural engineers and client teams.
* Oversee design development, ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations and project specifications.
* Ensure procurement, fabrication, logistics and installation activities are delivered in line with project timelines.
* Manage change control processes, issuing variations and updated costings where required.
* Use internal CRM systems to track, manage and report on projects throughout their lifecycle.
Stakeholder & Client Management
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients and main contractors.
* Lead project meetings, provide progress updates and manage stakeholder expectations.
* Develop strong relationships with high‑end residential clients, developers and commercial contractors.
* Liaise with international partners, suppliers and logistics teams for overseas projects.
* Ensure all stakeholders remain fully informed of project progress and that updates are recorded in the CRM system.
* Maintain positive and productive working relationships with all involved parties, including contractors and architects.
Financial Management
* Review and understand project quotations and budgets produced by the estimating team.
* Raise any budget concerns with the procurement team or procurement director.
* Review allowances for glass, labour and any unusual or specialist items.
* Approve purchase orders generated by procurement, ensuring costs align with budgets.
* Maintain an up‑to‑date CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) showing committed and actual costs.
* Monitor project margins to ensure expected sales margins are achieved or exceeded.
* Approve invoices and update CVR documentation with actual costs.
* Produce project income forecasts.
Installation & Logistics Management
* Plan installation schedules while considering logistics, health and safety requirements and construction programmes.
* Work closely with site teams to ensure successful installations.
* Produce detailed health and safety documentation for each project.
Technical & Quality Oversight
* Review and approve technical drawings, method statements and installation details.
* Conduct site visits to monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with specifications.
* Resolve technical issues by coordinating with internal design teams and external stakeholders.
* Ensure all glazing systems meet performance standards including thermal, acoustic, structural and safety requirements.
Team Leadership
* Support and oversee project coordinators, site supervisors and installation teams.
* Conduct performance reviews and provide mentoring and professional development.
* Work closely with manufacturing, design, accounts and sales teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
Required Experience & Skills
Experience
* 5–10 years’ project management experience within glazing, façade, aluminium systems or specialist construction sectors.
* Proven experience delivering high‑value glazing packages (£100k–£2m) within the UK.
* Experience managing high‑end residential and commercial projects.
* International project experience beneficial (for example Europe, Middle East or Caribbean).
* Strong understanding of aluminium systems, curtain walling, structural glazing, sliding/bi‑fold systems, balustrades and bespoke glazing solutions.
Technical Skills
* Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CDM regulations and CWCT guidelines.
* Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, structural details and fabrication drawings.
* Experience with project management tools, CVR reporting and CRM systems.
* Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
Personal Skills
* Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Highly organised with excellent time management.
* Solutions‑focused with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Willingness to travel both within the UK and internationally when required.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or similar discipline (preferred).
* SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
* CSCS card (Manager or Supervisor level).
* PRINCE2, APM or equivalent project management qualification advantageous.
* Full UK Driving Licence required.
Benefits
* Project management bonus scheme
* Private healthcare after two years of service
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee‑owned business with profit‑sharing scheme if company targets are achieved
* Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
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