We are recruiting for a Project Manager to join our business, who will be based at our Head Office in Northampton. You will be part of a fast paced, progressive team within a market leading library and education furniture and interiors business.
This opportunity would be perfect for someone with solid project management / coordination experience within the furniture or construction industry (Or similar) and is looking to accelerate their career to head up and lead the projects.
As the leader of our Project Support team, you will complete a range of varied tasks including overseeing the day-to-day project coordination and administration. This will require dealing on a day-to-day basis with customers, manufacturers, and sales managers across our group of companies and trusted supply chain.
An insight into the Role:
- Creating and updating project plans, monitoring, and ensuring project progress remains on track, within timeline, requirements, and budget. Ensuring completion of project milestones and tasks.
- Scheduling of projects along with allocating labour (Inc. sub-contractors as required)
- Working with the Frem Group logistics team to ensure warehouse processes are maintained (Inc. goods in and out)
- Organising and facilitating project status, team and working meetings.
- Proactively assist in identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks.
- Effectively use project management tools for project tracking and communications.
- Act as the dedicated liaison and operational site authority for issue resolution and general feedback throughout the project timeline.
- Acts as a primary point of contact for project installation teams and clients during installations.
- Where required, conducting site surveys, project kickstart and project handover meetings.
- Lead the Project Support department and assist in the general running and management of the office where required.
Essential skills:
- Previous project management / coordination experience
- Previous customer service experience
- Good sound knowledge of Outlook 365 (Inc. Excel, Teams and Sharepoint)
- Previous experience managing / leading a team
Desirable skills:
- Sage Line 50
- Previous product / technical knowledge within the library, education or workplace furniture interiors industry
Personal attributes:
- Process orientated with good organisational skills.
- Good attention to detail
- Customer service driven.
- Problem solver and logical thinker
- Self-motivated
- Strong collaborator and team player
- Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously.
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Commercial and logical thinker
- Full UK driving licence is essential (Role will require site visits & meetings)
Key details:
- Full time permanent contract
- Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5:30PM (Some flexibility may be required to suit the demands of the role) with one hour for lunch
- Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
About The Project
The International School of Port of Spain (ISPS) sought to create a modern and versatile library space that would cater to the diverse needs of its student body. To achieve this, the school reached out to FG Library & Learning, renowned for its expertise in designing innovative educational environments.
FG Library & Learning engaged with the ISPS team through video conferencing, conducting multiple design consultations to understand the schoolโs specific requirements. This collaborative process allowed FG Library & Learning to produce several design iterations, ensuring that the final concept aligned perfectly with the schoolโs vision.
About The Project
Hadleigh, a historic market town in Suffolk with a rich farming and wool heritage, sought to revitalise its children’s library area. FG Library & Learning won the tender to redesign the space, aiming to enhance engagement and cater to modern needs while respecting the town’s traditional roots. The goal was to create a countryside-themed, autism-friendly environment that was both versatile and inviting.
About The Project
FG Library & Learning completed a stunning installation at Feversham Girls’ Academy in the summer of 2023. The project displays FGโs design and in house manufacturing capabilities, showcased alongside premium furniture pieces by Frem Group, Orangebox, Green Furniture Concept, Camira and Egger Group, creating an inspiring and modern educational environment.
The Brief
FG Library & Learning secured the opportunity to work with the wonderful team at Active Luton for the refurbishment of Luton Central Library.
Particular focus was given to the required integration of the existing childrenโs library into the revised layout for the ground floor adult library, from its current location which was scheduled to house the new Family Hub .
This case study outlines the successful transformation of Luton Central Library into a modern, vibrant and flexible space within the community.
The Solution
FG Library & Learning created a visually impactful library space at Luton Central Library, accommodating diverse needs and enhancing the overall user experience.
The design facilitated better flow and ease of travel throughout the library, integrating activities within the entire space to suit individual preferences.
By reducing the height of shelving bays, visibility was improved, making users and staff more accessible to each other, thus enhancing navigation, communication, and interaction.
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