Project Manager (Manufacturing / Joinery / Fire Doors)
Leading high‑value manufacturing and construction projects specialising in fire doors, joinery, and technical production, overseeing programme management, client relationships, compliance, and project delivery.
In addition, if you have experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Engineer, Construction Manager, Manufacturing Project Manager, or Operations Manager, we would like to hear from you.
SALARY: up to £47,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits
LOCATION: Corby, Northamptonshire, East Midlands
JOB TYPE: Full‑Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 8 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Project Manager (Manufacturing / Joinery / Fire Doors) to join a growing contracts team delivering high‑value construction and manufacturing projects.
As a Project Manager, you will lead a team of two Project Coordinators while managing your own portfolio of fire doors, joinery, and panel projects from enquiry through to manufacture, delivery, and after‑sales documentation. You will ensure programme management, quality assurance, and compliance standards are consistently achieved.
The Project Manager will act as the key client contact, managing stakeholder relationships, overseeing CAD drawings and technical documentation, and ensuring all projects meet fire safety regulations and certification standards.
Working across multiple fast‑paced projects, you will drive performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within a busy manufacturing and contracts environment.
DUTIES
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead, manage, and support Project Coordinators, providing clear direction and performance oversight.
- End‑to‑End Project Management: Take full ownership of fire doors, joinery, and manufacturing projects from enquiry to completion.
- Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary contact, managing expectations and resolving escalated issues.
- Programme and Delivery Management: Monitor schedules, production progress, and delivery timelines across multiple projects.
- Compliance and Certification: Ensure all fire door projects meet BS 476 and EN 1634‑1 standards and safety regulations.
- Technical Review and Approval: Oversee CAD drawings, manufacturing details, and work orders for accuracy and quality.
- Supplier and Procurement Coordination: Liaise with suppliers to ensure materials are sourced on time and to specification.
- Documentation and Revision Control: Manage amendments, ensuring accurate records and timely updates to work orders.
- Systems and Data Management: Ensure accurate use of internal systems and project tracking tools.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Report on project progress, risks, and team performance to senior management.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and project delivery outcomes.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Proven experience managing projects within a manufacturing, construction, or joinery environment.
- Strong programme management and organisational skills across multiple concurrent projects.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a strong client focus.
- Experience reviewing technical drawings, CAD documentation, and manufacturing specifications.
- Knowledge of compliance, quality assurance, and regulatory standards.
- Ability to make sound decisions independently and resolve issues proactively.
- High attention to detail with strong administrative and documentation accuracy.
- IT proficiency including project management systems and spreadsheets.
DESIRABLE
- Experience with fire door compliance standards such as BS 476 and EN 1634‑1.
- Familiarity with PPS or similar project management and production systems.
- Background in fire doors, joinery, or specialist manufacturing environments.
- Experience working within ISO 9001 quality assurance frameworks.
- Understanding of FSC chain of custody procedures.
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