Job Description
Location: Shape Studio, The Old Sorting Office, Bristol, BS6 6AA
Type: Maternity Leave Cover starting February 2025 – May 2026
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and friendly Project Manager to lead our design and workshop teams across a diverse range of projects.
About Us:
Shape Studio is a design led fabrication team based in workshops in the heart of Bristol. Working at all scales in the commercial, hospitality and retail sectors we approach every project with making in mind. We are committed to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that nurtures talent and encourages growth. We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Project Manager to join our team and help us shape the future of our company
Role Overview:
As a Project Manager at Shape Studio, you will be working closely with the Directors and other senior staff, playing a pivotal role in the procurement and management of our projects. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate and impart a level of personal motivation that sets a bar for junior members of the design and fabrication team. You will have an overview and input in all our major projects and be a key player in maintaining the high quality of our output while fostering a culture of open communication and continuous improvement. We are looking for someone who will project our positive culture, combining an attention to detail with proactive solutions.
The role will include:
Client Liaison:
- Working with briefs from clients, producing specification packs and collating drawing packs from designers to generate quotations
- Carrying out client visits to survey sites and gain a better understanding of project requirements
- Regular client liaison discussing technicalities of projects and providing updates to appropriate teams
- Co-ordinate and plan the site or project, managing the programme all the way through to completion whilst maintaining the client relationship throughou
Integral Management:
- Negotiating with sub-contractors and suppliers
- Liaising with the design team and amending quotes and budgets as design changes
- Supporting the production of RAMS and H&S documents for new projects
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors and suppliers
- Working on projects ranging in value from £5k to £1.5m (looking after multiple projects at any one time varying in size)
Financial Management:
- Compile detailed and accurate estimates and developing project budgets
- Regular financial monitoring and reporting with effective communication to Directors and Clients
- Provide inter-company support on reporting and project improvement processes
Internal Systems & Director Support:
- Collaborate with Directors and senior team to ensure projects align with quoted budgets.
- Ensuring staff adhere to internal processes, including budget and project management templates, graphic assets, and drawing standards.
- Scheduling, allocation, monitoring design and fabrication resources across all projects
- Assist Directors in evaluating project success and exploring new approaches to maximize the potential of the design and fabrication teams.
- Provide Directors with feedback and insights into staff interactions and working practices.
Required skills
The ideal candidate will have
- 3+ years experience in project management in similar project background of commercial interior and architectural spaces
- Experience and technical knowledge of industry processes and current building regulations, commercial site management, and project breadth from demolitions to joinery fit-out
- Essential competency in Excel and Google Sheets formula
- Beneficial competency in relevant design software and tools; Vectorworks, Rhino, Adobe for the reading and understanding of technical drawings to enable dynamic drawing updates, producing bill of quantities etc.
- Resilient individual who has strong leadership skills
- Highly organised with good attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous projects on the go
Benefits
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work in a creative and supportive environment.
- Chance to work with a talented team of designers and fabricators.
- Mac Book for professional and personal use.
- Flexible working practices with primarily office based work
- Professional growth and development opportunities.