Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location: Earlsfield

Vacancy No 5469

Job Title PROJECT MANAGER

Location WANDSWORTH | SOUTHWEST LONDON

Office based with occasional UK site visits as required

Job Description

This position sits within a specialist Safe Access and Fall Protection business delivering compliant barrier safety systems across a wide range of construction environments in both the public and private sectors.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of safety critical solutions from project handover through to completion. Working closely with internal Safety Technicians, Operations, and Sales, the role ensures projects are correctly scoped, scheduled, and installed in line with regulatory standards, program requirements, and client expectations.

The company delivers complete solutions including:

* Pedestrian Barriers

* Stairs & Ramps

* DDA-Compliant Handrailing

* Certified Guardrails

Projects range in scale and complexity and often involve coordination across multiple stakeholders including main contractors, specialist subcontractors, installers, consultants, and end users. The Project Manager plays a central role in managing these interfaces and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing, well-established team and take on a key role promoting a respected brand’s full portfolio of products and services.

This role offers exposure to technically led, safety focused projects within a business that places strong emphasis on compliance, training, and long-term development.

The Company

With a heritage spanning nearly 80 years, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, efficient, and technically compliant Safe Access and Fall Protection solutions across the UK and international markets.

The company provides a full end to end service, from early stage technical advice through to supply and installation, specialising in durable, safety critical barrier systems. These include pedestrian barriers, stairs and ramps, DDA compliant handrailing, and certified guardrail systems, all delivered in line with current safety and accessibility standards.

As a leading distributor of clamp fittings and key clamp tubular systems, the business maintains extensive stock holdings to support fast turnaround times and dependable project scheduling. This places particular emphasis on accurate planning, coordination, and installer allocation within the Project Manager role.

The organisation operates to robust quality, environmental, and health and safety frameworks, holding long standing accreditations including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. All engineers and installers are CSCS accredited, reinforcing a strong culture of compliance and best practice on site.

This environment suits a Project Manager who values structured delivery, high safety standards, and consistent operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing multiple projects concurrently from handover through to completion

* Coordinating with Safety Technicians, Sales, and Operations to ensure smooth project delivery

* Producing installation job packs including drawings, risk assessments, and safe systems of work

* Managing delivery schedules, logistics, and installer allocation

* Liaising with clients and maintaining best in class customer service

* Undertaking site visits and inspections where required

* Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within agreed margins

* Supporting installation teams and resolving site issues as they arise

* Ensuring all handovers and designs are reviewed and approved prior to installation

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

* Proven experience managing multiple construction related projects

* Strong organisational and communication skills

* Good working knowledge of health & safety within construction

* Competent with MS Office packages

* AutoCAD experience desirable

* Full UK driving licence

* Working at height or IOSH qualifications desirable but not essential

Full product training will be provided.

Person Specification | Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a structured, delivery focused Project Manager with the confidence to take ownership of multiple live projects and see them through to completion.

They will be comfortable working across internal teams and external stakeholders, coordinating activity clearly and professionally to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed programmes and margins.

Key attributes include:

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationship

* A proactive, solutions focused mindset with the confidence to take ownership of issues and resolve them

* Proven ability to manage multiple projects or work streams simultaneously

* Strong organisational and time management skills

* A practical, technically minded approach to understanding drawings, specifications, and installation requirements

* Sound problem solving skills in live…