Designer Contracts is the UK’s largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities. As well as floor covering, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting, and also operates a show home interior design services division. We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million. Our valued staff are our key asset. Our continued success is based on having a loyal, motivated and welcoming team of people with a drive to succeed. Due to our continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our friendly team based in Preston. Salary – £ 32,500 plus bonus Type – Permanent, Full Time Working Pattern – Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Do you have: Excellent communication and organisational skills? The ability to manage your time effectively? If so then we would like to hear from you This role involves the management of a variety of teams and tasks to ensure the efficient and effective running of projects and sites. We are looking for a conscientious and ambitious individual with excellent leadership and time management skills. Key areas of responsibilities include: Managing and monitoring projects. Identifying new business opportunities and pursuing them. Visiting clients and potential clients on their sites. Noticing and attending to any special needs and service issues on projects. Planning, pricing and scaling projects and general tenders. Ensuring quotations are accurate, well-presented and planned as economically as possible. Obtaining appropriate samples for projects in co-ordination with the Buying department and working with normal Designer Contracts suppliers wherever possible. Assisting with measuring on sites. Liaising between multiple teams, including those in the regional office and those on site. Key requirements: Confidence and a positive can-do attitude. A full UK driving licence, so site visits can be carried out. You may be required to drive a transit sized vehicle. A DBS check is a requirement upon a successful application. Will be required to gain a current CSCS card Must be willing to gain a Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) qualification. Our generous benefits package includes: Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and development Competitive Bonus 32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays Additional days leave for long service Health care plan provided by Westfield Health Life Insurance Contributory Pension scheme Free on-site parking Cycle to work scheme All inclusive and paid for team building days out A generous employee discount Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer The Company Supplying and installing nationwide, Designer Contracts is the UK’s largest flooring contractor. We are a progressive, customer service focused company with an extensive product portfolio of floorcoverings, blinds, curtains, furniture and lighting packages, backed by a commitment to provide exceptional customer service through our unique network of 13 regional offices. Since 1992 we have enjoyed considerable growth, allowing us to build considerable financial resources, a robust operational structure, fantastic buying power and an experienced workforce of 300 employees. This gives us great stability and it means you can trust us to meet all your needs; now and in the future. Benefits Generous days holiday Contributory pension scheme Competitive bonus life cover Staff discount Documents