Location: Thame, Oxfordshire
Salary: £55,000–£70,000 depending on experience
Full-time, permanent
Aldem is recruiting an experienced Projects Manager for an established specialist in bespoke joinery and cabinetry for the luxury residential market.
This is an opportunity to take a senior role within a skilled team, managing high-quality projects and working closely with main contractors, architects and interior designers.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll oversee multiple live projects from order acceptance through design, manufacture and finishing to installation and handover. Alongside project delivery, you’ll take responsibility for commercial performance and JCT contract administration.
The role
* Manage project programmes, budgets and resources, keeping work on schedule and within budget.
* Coordinate design approvals, procurement, manufacture, finishing and installation.
* Act as the main contact for clients, contractors, architects and interior designers.
* Work closely with design, production, finishing and finance teams to resolve issues and maintain progress.
* Plan site installations, including surveys, access, logistics, resourcing and health and safety documentation.
* Manage JCT contract obligations, payment applications, valuations and variations.
* Monitor project costs, margins and final accounts, identifying commercial risks early.
* Oversee quality, snagging, handover and aftercare.
About you
You’ll have proven experience managing multiple high-value projects within bespoke joinery, cabinetry, fit-out or a closely related sector, with a strong understanding of the design, manufacture and installation process.
You’ll also bring:
* Strong planning and scheduling skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
* Practical experience of JCT contracts, valuations, payment applications and variations.
* Confident communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate teams across departments.
* Excellent attention to detail and a calm, proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
* A full UK driving licence for site visits.
Experience in high-end residential projects, a joinery manufacturing or installation background, and relevant project management qualifications or site certifications would be advantageous.
What’s on offer
* £55,000–£70,000 depending on experience.
* Company pension scheme.
* Private healthcare.
* Holiday entitlement increasing with service.
* Company sick pay.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Regular company and team social events
Salary description
£55000.00 - £70000.00 per year