London, UK
Project manager
at Suzy Hoodless
Suzy Hoodless is hiring a project manager to join its team in London.
Who we are – the studio
We are a busy, friendly and fast-paced interior design studio with a small, core team of passionate designers encompassing a broad range of talents. Specialising in top-end residential and commercial projects, we have an extensive portfolio of work across London, UK and abroad which has earned us a long-standing position on the House & Garden Top 100 list.
Our newly refurbished studio is in the centre of Holland Park and is designed with high-end Scandinavian and contemporary design classics. The successful candidate will have instant access into a thriving design studio where they will be exposed to all aspects of Interior Design.
What you’ll be doing – the role
This is an exciting opportunity to oversee interior design projects all of sizes, managing resources, budgets, purchases, and schedules for all stages from concept to completion. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running but ideally wishes to find a long-term position in our studio and grow along with us. The role requires the candidate to work alongside a design team, reporting directly to Suzy who as owner/director oversees all but focuses on creative direction.
You will be a proactive problem-solver who can identify risks, communicate challenges, and offer well-balanced and efficient solutions. You’ll contribute to project analyses and generate both internal and external reports to monitor scope, budget, and timelines. You will organise and execute all elements of FF&E purchasing to include quotes, sales orders, and invoices. Working as part of our collaborative team, you will be able to offer improvements to enhance systems and procedures.
Primary responsibilities will include:
- lead project planning, including creation of timelines, schedules of works, and budgets
- produce and maintain project schedules and provide status reports internally and externally
- manage budgets for FF&E
- oversee FF&E procurement, generating quotes, sales orders, and invoices
- cultivate strong relationships with clients, vendors, and third parties
- delegate tasks and allocate resources to ensure schedules are met and workloads are evenly distributed
- identify tools and solutions to improve best practices
What we’re looking for – the qualifications
We are looking to bring on a team player who can balance projects while remaining calm under pressure. You will be a confident communicator with a collaborative nature. You’ll have a passion for numbers and enjoy managing both the meticulous details and the bigger picture for complex projects. Must be comfortable in a client-facing role.
Other requirements include:
- experience within the high-end residential interior design sector preferred
- proven experience in FF&E procurement or other purchasing background
- high proficiency in Excel and/or project management software, Microsoft Office, Outlook
- experience in Vectorworks, InDesign, Photoshop, and SketchUp is advantageous
- confidence liaising with clients, vendors, contractors, and third parties.
- proficient on Mac
What we offer
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Benefits include
Annual leave:
- generous annual leave policy
- birthday holiday
- between Christmas and New Year holiday
Social events:
- weekly Friday afternoon drinks
- regular trips to exhibitions
- team restaurant lunches and dinners
- team outings/events in the evenings
- team in studio lunches delivered
- studio workshop events, such as wreath making, marbling, etc.
Pension contribution
Career development opportunities