Job Description
Project Manager – Commercial Shading Solutions
Field / Site Based (Predominantly London) Basic Salary: From £47,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Essential experience: Blinds & Shading
We’re recruiting an on-site Project Manager to join a global leader in automation, specialising in commercial shading solutions. This is a highly autonomous role, managing prestigious installation projects across London from start to finish.
If you enjoy taking ownership, leading site teams, working closely with clients and contractors, and being recognised for the impact you make — this role is built for you.
Why Join?
* Basic salary from £47,000+ per annum
* Car allowance: £595 per month (£7,140 per annum)
* 10% annual bonus (company & personal performance)
* Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours (flexible working)
* Autonomous field-based role (circa 90% London-based)
* Manage high-profile commercial installation projects
* Join an established, ambitious business that genuinely values its people
* Innovation encouraged — real opportunity to shape your role and progression
* Strong focus on professional and personal development
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell +5 days
* £250 annual development fund to learn a new skill outside work
* Excellent benefits package including:
o Pension
o Private Medical Insurance
o Medicash
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Cycle to Work Scheme
o Car Maintenance & Tech Benefits
o Childcare Cost Scheme
o 3 Volunteering days per annum
o Daily Food Allowance
The Role
You’ll act as the key link between commercial clients, installers, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring the successful delivery of multiple commercial blind installation projects — from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage on-site blind and control installation projects from order confirmation to final handover (offices, leisure, hotel, education, healthcare sectors).
* Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, installers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
* Maintain a strong on-site presence, attending site meetings and identifying project risks
* Carry out site surveys to confirm technical requirements and installation compliance
* Supervise subcontractors and ensure full health & safety compliance
* Manage project documentation, reporting, and progress updates
* Control project variations, snagging, and on-site close-out activities
* Deliver consistently high levels of customer satisfaction
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* Proven technical experience in blinds / solar shading (commercial or residential)
* Project management and/or hands-on installation supervisory experience
* Strong understanding of blind and shading systems, including installation methods
* Solid knowledge of construction site environments
* Ability to read technical drawings and take accurate site measurements
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail
* Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality
* Full UK driving licence and residence within 100km of London
* Proficient in MS Office
Desirable
* Construction-related qualification
Interested? Apply now or message for a confidential conversation.