project manager

Mid-Level Project Manager (12 months fixed-term with potential for permanent position)

Location: Balham, London.

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Private Healthcare

Who We Are

DKT Artworks specialise in the design, production and installation of site-specific artworks and on-site specialist decoration. Our diverse multidisciplinary team is composed of artists from over 15 countries, allowing us to draw on the talent and expertise gained in the broadest range of artistic styles and materials.

From our studio in South London, we produce an extensive range of artworks and finishes including bas- reliefs, sculptures, murals, trompe l’oeil, paint finishes, gilding, verre églomisé, antiqued mirrors, hand- crafted mosaics, illuminated artworks and polished plaster.

Job Role

We are looking to recruit a Mid-Level Project Manager to join our management team in coordinating and overseeing bespoke, high-end residential, commercial and superyacht projects. This position will be a 12- month fixed term maternity cover, with the possibility of permanent extension. You will receive training whilst shadowing our Conservation & Projects Manager, in order to take over ongoing projects during their absence whilst building a portfolio of your own projects from incoming enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own projects from conception to completion
• Liaising with artists to estimate works from client briefs and technical drawings
• Project planning, including staff coordination, task allocation, material ordering and budgeting
• Undertaking quality control assessments of completed works and samples for issue
• Monitoring project progress, providing client feedback and ongoing guidance to artists
• Overseeing and developing ongoing relationships with new and existing clients
• Assisting with marketing campaigns, including social media content creation and participating in trade events and exhibition shows
• Working efficiently with existing systems and databases
• Production of RAMS for on-site projects, including COSHH reports, risk assessments and method statements
• Working with the Health and Safety Committee to ensure safety standards are being met within the workshop and on your projects and to action any items requiring improvement

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience supporting project delivery
• Practical or educational background in art, decoration, architecture or design
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Logical thinking, problem solving and optimistic attitude
• Confidant communicator, with the ability to form and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver projects within set timescale and budget
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail

Desirable Criteria

• Working knowledge of Photoshop, AutoCAD, Illustrator or Rhino
• Experienced reading and interpreting technical /architectural drawings
• Competent practical ability in any of DKT main skill sets, e.g. painting, gilding, carving etc.

Application

To apply for this position, please send a CV and any supporting materials to jade@dkt.co.uk by midday on 31st of May 2023.

We will be inviting candidates for interview during the application period, so we encourage early application.

If you would like to learn more about the company and the team, please visit our website at www.dkt.co.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to WEIR ROAD, SW12 0NE for this job? This is an essential criteria.
• Do you have a demonstrable background in Art, Design or Architecture? This is an essential criteria.

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2023