Joinery Manager
Job Summary
Location: Somerset
Sector: Architectural Joinery / Heritage / High-End Residential
Salary:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Joinery Manager to join an established and growing specialist contractor based in Somerset.
The business delivers high-quality architectural joinery bespoke cabinetry and specialist timberwork across heritage buildings high-end residential properties and complex refurbishment projects.
This is an opportunity for someone with extensive joinery experience to take ownership of a growing operation overseeing projects from initial enquiry and estimating through to manufacture installation and completion.
Youll work closely with an experienced Workshop Manager and wider management team helping coordinate the existing workload while contributing to the continued growth of the business.
As Joinery Manager youll oversee the commercial technical and operational aspects of multiple joinery projects ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards while maintaining programme and profitability.
Youll manage new enquiries meet clients and architects review drawings and specifications and prepare estimates and quotations for bespoke joinery packages.
Working alongside the Workshop Manager youll coordinate production schedules procurement and installation activities ensuring the correct materials information and resources are available throughout each project.
Youll also monitor costs manage client relationships and identify opportunities to improve processes and develop the business further.
You are an experienced joinery professional with a strong technical understanding of architectural joinery cabinetry and specialist timber manufacturing.
Ideally youll have previously managed a joinery business department or substantial workshop operation with experience across estimating project coordination and commercial management.
Youll be confident interpreting technical drawings understanding manufacturing processes and managing projects from initial enquiry through to installation.
You may currently be a Joinery Manager Production Manager Contracts Manager Senior Estimator or someone who has previously operated their own joinery business.
Youll be commercially aware organised and confident dealing directly with clients architects and contractors.
A full UK driving licence is required.
Youll be joining an established specialist contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality craftsmanship across heritage refurbishment and premium residential projects.
The business works with private clients architects designers and established organisations throughout the South West combining traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques.
basic salary
Full-time permanent position
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to take ownership of a growing joinery operation
Varied heritage and high-end residential projects
Opportunity to contribute to the future development of the business
Walker & Sloan are a B Corp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I Jack Houghton work closely with contractors developers and consultancies across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality.
If youre an experienced joinery professional looking for a management opportunity with genuine responsibility and variety Id be keen to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Manager