17th November, 2025

Job Title: Junior Furniture Project Manager
Sector: Workplace Design & Build
Location: London
Salary: £42,000 - £55,000 p.a.

Role Overview:

The Junior Furniture Project Manager supports the project team in the end-to-end coordination and successful delivery of furniture and related interior packages within commercial workplace design & build projects.

This role is ideal for a highly organised and proactive individual looking to build a career in project management. You will be responsible for managing smaller, less complex packages autonomously and supporting senior team members on large-scale schemes, learning to handle procurement, logistics, and site liaison.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Coordination & Support

• Own the end-to-end delivery of small-value furniture packages (e.g., up to £50k) autonomously, adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.
• Assist Senior Project Managers in managing the delivery of large-scale, complex interior packages.
• Track project budgets and costs, supporting senior managers with monthly reporting and commercial status updates.
• Prepare documentation required for client invoicing for project stage payments.
• Act as the core point of contact for internal teams (sales, design) and suppliers on project progress and queries.

2. Procurement & Administration

• Support the design team to finalise furniture and package specifications and compile initial quotation documents.
• Process all Purchase Orders (POs) for approved projects, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to suppliers.
• Actively liaise with the supply chain regarding manufacturing timelines, delivery dates, and technical queries.
• Check and cross-reference supplier order acknowledgements against placed orders to ensure 100% accuracy.

3. Site & Logistics

• Assist in developing detailed delivery and installation programmes (logistics schedules) for interior packages.
• Conduct pre-installation site visits and site attendance as required, always under the guidance of the lead site team or a Senior PM.
• Provide clear installation information to site and installation teams.
• Oversee small installations on-site to ensure adherence to the agreed programme and quality standards.

4. Quality & Handover

• Manage the package snagging process, creating defect reports and tracking resolution with suppliers.
• Collate comprehensive Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and product information required for project handover documentation.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Relevant experience (1-3 years) in a furniture coordination, project administration, or similar support role within the commercial interiors or construction industry.

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work to tight deadlines.
• Highly methodical, organised, and proactive with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and comfortable learning new procurement/project management software.
• A positive, energetic, and resilient 'can do' attitude.

Desired Qualifications & Attributes:

A relevant degree or professional qualification in Interior Design, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.

• Any introductory course or certification in Project Management (e.g., APM Fundamentals).
• Health & Safety awareness (e.g., CSCS card).