Retail Construction Project Lead – Flexible & On-site

Gough Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Recruitment is seeking a motivated professional to drive retail construction projects across Australia, delivering store openings and refurbishments from concept to completion. You will coordinate shopfitters, contractors and suppliers, ensuring projects stay on time and on budget, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

The role suits someone with 2+ years in retail construction or shopfitting, with knowledge of drawings, tendering and budgets, and a willingness to travel

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in retail construction, shopfitting or project coordination.
• Experience across hospitality, food retail, QSR or shopping centre fit-outs.
• Understanding of construction drawings, tendering and project budgets.
• Willingness to travel interstate when required.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver new store openings and refurbishments across Australia.
• Coordinate shopfitters, contractors, designers and suppliers.
• Keep projects on track, on budget and running smoothly.
• Manage construction timelines, approvals and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create functional, high-quality retail spaces.
• Build relationships with landlords, consultants and franchise partners.
• Visit sites to see projects come to life.

Skills

Retail construction knowledge

Project coordination

Stakeholder coordination

Travel willingness

Organisational skills

Can-do attitude

Job description

Gough Recruitment is seeking a motivated professional to drive retail construction projects across Australia, delivering store openings and refurbishments from concept to completion. You will coordinate shopfitters, contractors and suppliers, ensuring projects stay on time and on budget, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

The role suits someone with 2+ years in retail construction or shopfitting, with knowledge of drawings, tendering and budgets, and a willingness to travel