Assistant Project Manager - Property

-; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent beauty company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee the planning and execution of new store openings. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations with construction partners, ensuring compliance with design and build standards. Key qualifications include a solid project management background in retail fit-outs, familiarity with JCT contracts, and experience in stakeholder coordination. This role offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic company culture.

Benefits

Culture of empowerment

Community engagement

Opportunities for learning & growth

Qualifications

• Solid background in project management within retail fit-outs.
• Familiarity with JCT contracts and procurement routes.
• Strong understanding of interior design materials and finishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents and maintain budgets.
• Oversee construction programs for timely delivery.
• Ensure construction meets design objectives and compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and attend meetings.
• Manage store handovers and track submissions.
• Collaborate with design teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Technical skills

Risk management

Budgeting

Initiative

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

The Opportunity

As Sephora continues to expand its store network across the UK, we have a newly created opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team during this exciting growth phase. Reporting to the UK Head of Property, you will play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and managing new store and office openings. In this role, you will oversee day‑to‑day operations with consultants and construction partners to ensure compliance with Sephora's design and build standards, delivering high-quality stores on time and within budget.

Collaborating closely with our internal teams, you will drive strategic planning for store layout design and construction feasibility, while striving for continuous improvement in construction standards. You will have a unique opportunity to work with the Sephora EME central team and external partners, ensuring the seamless execution of our ambitious expansion plans and delivering exceptional retail experiences across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Tendering & Budgeting: Prepare tender documents, maintain costings and budgets, and raise direct orders within allocated budgets.
• Project Management: Oversee construction programs to ensure timely delivery, review and approve drawing submissions, and monitor contractor progress reports.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Ensure construction detailing meets design objectives, conduct QA/QC inspections, and develop snag lists to document and complete all defects.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with architects, consultants, and the retail team, attend and document meetings, and ensure contractors adhere to design intent.
• Handover & Aftercare: Manage store handovers, track submissions and approvals to landlords, and ensure all certifications are obtained before practical completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the central design team to enhance technical details and materials for store designs, ensuring properties meet lease requirements and are ready for growth and change.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for a proactive and experienced professional to drive the success of our expansion projects. You should bring a solid background in project management within the UK, particularly in retail fit‑outs. Your technical skills, along with your ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, will be crucial for this role. Additionally, your knowledge of contracts, design materials, and construction standards will help ensure that we meet our ambitious goals. Given the nature of this role, you will be required to travel to locations across the UK.

Qualifications

• Contract Knowledge: Familiarity with JCT contracts and procurement routes.
• Initiative & Accountability: A self‑starter with high personal accountability and a proactive approach.
• Design & Materials Insight: A strong understanding of interior design materials, finishes, and lighting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD and a solid understanding of construction drawings.
• Governance & Risk Management: Strong experience in cost management, risk assessment, and project governance.

Benefits

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead.
• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference.

Join us and belong to something beautiful.