Project Lead - Office Furniture

We are currently representing a leading workplace furniture and interiors specialist as they look to appoint a Project Lead to support the continued growth of their major projects division. This is a senior, client-facing role responsible for managing and developing key client accounts while leading large-scale workplace furniture projects from initial brief through to final delivery. Working closely with the Sales Director – Major Projects, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, combining commercial oversight, design development and strong project leadership. The Role As Project Lead – Major Projects, you will take ownership of both account management and project delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standard, while supporting long-term account growth. Key responsibilities include: * Working closely with the Sales Director – Major Projects to develop and execute key account growth strategies * Leading pitches, presentations and tender submissions * Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships * Managing client accounts independently, understanding business objectives and proposing tailored solutions * Leading the briefing, design development and specification process * Partnering with internal teams on end-to-end tender and project delivery * Coordinating installations with internal project management support and third-party specialists (AV, IT, joinery) * Liaising with suppliers throughout the ordering and installation process * Producing pricing, quotations and clean orders in the correct formats * Monitoring project budgets and providing regular internal updates * Ensuring timely approvals to meet project programmes * Managing samples, mock-ups, order acknowledgements and project documentation * Producing and maintaining full project files and O&M manuals in standard formats * Tracking and supporting client sustainability objectives * Attending regular internal and external meetings and presenting updates as required * Client entertainment, including occasional out-of-hours commitments About You You will ideally have: * Proven experience delivering major workplace furniture projects * A strong understanding of complex furniture solutions and AV/IT integration * Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills * The ability to manage multiple projects in pressurised environments * Strong organisational and time management skills * A flexible, client-focused approach What’s On Offer * £50,000 – £55,000 basic salary * Competitive bonus scheme and commission structure * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Pension scheme * Travel expenses covered * Company sick pay and holiday buy/sell scheme * Regular team social and wellbeing events