Project Manager

Vanilla Recruitment

  • Corby, Northamptonshire
  • £30,000-38,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
On behalf of a leading local retail design agency, we are looking for a talented Project Manager with a passion for delivering innovative and creative display solutions.Working alongside the design team and reporting to the Account Director, the successful candidate will use their POS/POP industry expertise and excellent project management skills to organise and deliver a fantastic final installation. You will be responsible for delivering assigned projects on scheme, within budget and to the highest standards.
  • £30,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
  • 20 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
  • Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Based on-site
Duties and responsibilities:
  • Managing and running the fast turnaround of projects for luxury and high-profile brands, keeping to a specified timescale, quality and budget
  • Taking responsibility for retail projects from design through to installation
  • Recording and managing projects and variations of the project as they change
  • Producing project timelines and schedules
  • Liaising with and booking contractors and other external resources
  • Liaising with the design team, installation team and all other key departments
  • Problem solving and constantly supporting the production team
  • Planning and prioritising a busy workload
Skills and experience required:
  • Extensive experience in a similar Project Management role within a retail design and installation business
  • Thorough, in-depth knowledge of the retail design sector, with an up-to-date awareness of trends and industry developments
  • Sound understanding of design and manufacturing processes (especially MDF / wood)
  • Experience of using AutoCAD would be an advantage, although not essential
  • Skilled at carrying a project through its critical path, reliably meeting deadlines
  • IT proficient, with a good knowledge of MS Office
  • Self-motivated, with a “can-do” approach to any challenge, and a commitment to finding solutions
  • A positive, proactive communicator, adept at negotiation
  • Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good organisation and time-management skills
  • A full, clean driving licence is necessary for the requirements of this role

Vanilla Recruitment