Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager based in the East Midlands, ready to lead standout fit-out, joinery and civil engineering projects? We’re offering a unique opportunity to join a respected group spanning bespoke joinery and full-scale construction. This role lets you manage varied projects - from bespoke interiors to structural civils - leveraging your expertise while enjoying significant autonomy and ownership.

You’ll work across two complementary businesses within bespoke joinery and fit-out, delivering custom shopfitting, POS displays and interior joinery projects nationally. They operate from a state-of-the-art facility with CNC routing, spray finishing and in-house installation teams, completing projects from concept through to live installation.

Their sister company is a trusted principal contractor focused on build, civils and fit-out across sectors such as retail, civic, food & beverage, office and residential. They provide end-to-end project delivery - from demolition and groundwork through design, construction and turnkey completion.

As Project Manager, you’ll bridge both businesses. From managing detailed joinery installations to overseeing heavy civils and build elements, you’ll deliver cohesive project execution. You’ll liaise with design partners, site teams and clients, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. This position is ideal for someone who thrives when given real responsibility and the freedom to drive projects independently.

• The day-to-day responsibilities of the Project Manager in the East Midlands will be:
• Lead projects across joinery, fit-out and civils, ensuring seamless delivery from design to handover.
• Coordinate planning, scheduling and resourcing across both production and construction disciplines.
• Manage stakeholder relationships - including clients, design houses, supply chains and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee site operations, ensuring health & safety, quality, and compliance.
• Control project budgets, timelines, variations and commercial performance.
• Proactively identify risks and implement innovative, solutions-led strategies to maintain delivery standards.
• Support and coordinate installation of bespoke joinery and POS elements, ensuring integration with broader civils and build works.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation and reporting.

• To be successful in the National Project Manager role, you will be an experienced construction professional with transferable experience in both civil engineering and build.
• Proven experience managing multi-phase, cross-disciplinary projects.
• Strong project planning and commercial acumen.
• Able to commit to national travel requirements as necessary.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented attitude - with the confidence to work autonomously and drive results.
• Proficiency with project software and familiarity with construction documentation and systems.
• Knowledge of health, safety and CDM regulations.
• Experience in bespoke manufacturing environments or joinery is desirable - but a strong civils with build is equally valuable.

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful regional business with an impressive pipeline.
• As a Project Manager, you’ll have the chance to shape project delivery and influence business performance with clear scope for career progression. Package includes:
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Full-time, permanent position offering scope for career progression.
• Flexible hours and a supportive, innovative working environment.
• Genuine autonomy in project delivery - perfect for someone who values independence in managing scope, teams and outcomes.
• Hybrid working.
• Opportunity to work across high-profile bespoke and civils projects within a dynamic, collaborative group.
• Modern facilities and professional development support included, plus a positive and flexible workplace culture.

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