Installation and Project Manager
Salary circa A£36k to A£45k subject to skills and experience
Location: Leeds, LS15 8GB - regular travel to client sites - own transport required
Full time
Benefits:
1. Negotiable competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunity to manage a nationwide team with room for career progression.
3. Access to ongoing training and development.
4. Company van available after probationary period.
Company Overview:
MINT Commercial Interiors Ltd is a business-to-business window dressing specialist (curtains & blinds). We have a long history of supplying the country's largest house builders and a significant track record of delivering projects for large corporate clients in the Build-to-Rent sector across the UK.
Position Overview:
Due to continued growth, we are now seeking an experienced and highly motivated Installation and Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This key role involves managing a team of sub-contracted fitters across the UK, ensuring the smooth running of installation projects, and delivering high quality and excellent service to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Team Management & Recruitment: Oversee and manage a nationwide team of sub-contracted fitters, ensuring they are adequately trained, equipped, and capable of delivering high-quality work. Recruit and onboard new fitters as required.
2. Installation Support: Be available to support the installation team and step in to assist with curtain and blind installations on client sites, ensuring work meets the company's high standards.
3. Health & Safety Compliance: Work with MINT's Compliance Officer to ensure all work complies with Health & Safety regulations, particularly those specific to client sites. Create and implement Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) for each installation project.
4. Project Coordination: Collaborate with and support the Project Management and Operations teams to ensure smooth execution of curtain and blind projects as required.
5. Software & Systems Management: Maintain competence in using project management software (e.g., Trello) and site management software to track and report on project progress.
6. Quality Control: Ensure the highest level of workmanship and client satisfaction, ensuring that all installations meet the agreed timelines and standards.
7. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of installations, health and safety documents, and project updates, ensuring all reports are completed promptly.
8. Customer Liaison: Communicate directly with clients when required, addressing concerns and ensuring their satisfaction throughout the installation process.
Key Requirements:
1. Experience: Proven experience in a similar Contracts Manager or Site Supervisor role, preferably in the window dressings industry or equivalent. Experience in managing subcontractors and installation teams.
2. Competence: Knowledge of the curtain and blind industry is an advantage, but not essential. You should be a competent installer yourself, with hands-on experience of fitting curtains & blinds, or equivalent joinery / installation experience.
3. IT Skills: Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). Experience with project management software (e.g., Trello) and site-specific software is advantageous but not required.
4. Health & Safety Knowledge: Good understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to produce, implement and manage risk assessment method statements (RAMS).
5. Strong Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, sub-contractors, and internal teams.
6. Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely delivery.
7. Location: Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, with the ability to travel to various client sites as required.
Desirable Skills:
1. Previous experience within the commercial curtain and blinds industry.
2. Familiarity with installation techniques and product knowledge related to curtains, blinds, and window treatments.
3. Experience working with site-specific software and managing remote teams.
If you have a strong background in contract management, are an experienced installer with project management experience, and have a passion for delivering high-quality installations, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a growing team in a thriving industry! #J-18808-Ljbffr