Project Manager - Steelwork

  • Samuel James Recruitment Ltd
  • Luton, Bedfordshire
  • Sep 25, 2025
Full time Construction Project Manager Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Project Manager Architectural Metalwork
Up to £65,000 + £7,000 car/travel allowance + package
Based out of the Bedfordshire head office, with around 2 days in-office and the rest on site or remote.

Introduction

A long-established architectural metalwork specialist is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team in Bedfordshire. With a 45,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and a reputation for delivering complex metalwork packages on schemes valued up to £8 million, this is an opportunity to lead high-profile projects with blue-chip clients.

The Project Manager s Role

As a Project Manager, you ll take ownership of multiple architectural metalwork schemes across London and the South East, typically ranging from £1 million £8 million.

You ll work closely with the in-house design, estimating, and production teams based at the Bedfordshire head office (ideally 2 days per week), ensuring seamless collaboration through all stages of project delivery.

Your role will include:

  • Full project lifecycle management, from design development through manufacture to installation.

  • Leading client engagement and maintaining strong relationships with Tier 1 contractors and developers.

  • Overseeing programme, budgets, and risk management to ensure successful delivery.

  • Coordinating subcontractors and site teams, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

  • Reporting directly to the Directors on project progress and commercial performance.

The Project Manager

We re looking for a highly experienced Project Manager who can demonstrate:

  • 10+ years experience in the architectural metalwork industry .

  • Strong technical knowledge across the full spectrum of architectural and structural metalwork including AOVs, roof structures, gantries, and complex balcony systems.

  • A track record of delivering multi-million-pound schemes for blue-chip clients

  • Not just welding or package management experience but end-to-end project leadership within specialist subcontracting.

  • A collaborative, detail-driven approach with the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.

  • Flexibility to work from the office ideally 2 days per week, with travel to site as required.

Hours & Package

  • Basic hours: 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Monday to Friday (with a 30-minute lunch break)

  • Salary: Up to £65,000

  • Company vehicle / travel allowance: £7,000

  • Pension scheme

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Professional development and long-term career progression with a growing contractor