Project Lead

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