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Job Post Details

Project Manager
Designer Contracts
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2.8
Preston PR2 5AP
£35,000 a year
Full-time

Job details

£35,000 a year
Employee discount, Life insurance, Free parking, Additional leave, Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, On-site parking
Full-time
Monday to Friday
Preston PR2 5AP

Full job description

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.

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 – £35,000 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

Across the UK we have been installing all types of flooring for many years. We are a progressive, customer service focussed company that goes beyond an extensive product range of floorcoverings and includes

  • Curtains & Blinds
  • Showhome & Design Services
  • Furniture & Lighting

We are a national company with a unique network of 15 regional centres. 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.

Telephone: 01246 854577

Email: Enquiries@DesignerContracts.com

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