Contract Manager for a High-End Retail Fitout & Refurbishments Consultancy

PLACE CAREERS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy is seeking an experienced Contract Manager in London to manage high-value retail projects. You will lead multiple projects across UK and Europe, ensuring compliance while fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of senior project management experience and expertise in luxury retail. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of senior project management experience within construction, architecture, or retail fit-out.
• Proven track record delivering luxury retail or high-end commercial projects valued (£300,000–£3,000,000 plus).
• Knowledge of RIBA stages and international project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent projects across UK and European markets.
• Manage client relationships with major retail partners.
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations and international standards.

Skills

Project management expertise

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Team mentorship

Negotiation skills

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join a leading project management consultancy, working with prestigious international retail clients across the UK and Europe. With a portfolio spanning flagship store openings, complex refurbishments, and multi-country retail rollouts, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering world-class environments for luxury brands.

The successful candidate will bring proven expertise in managing high-value projects (£300,000–£3,000,000 plus), have strong leadership capabilities and the ability to oversee complex programmes. You will thrive in a client-facing role, ensuring seamless delivery while upholding the highest standards expected within the luxury retail sector.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading multiple concurrent projects across UK and European markets.
• Managing client relationships and framework agreements with major retail partners.
• Create BOQ submissions, run the tender process, and contract administration.
• Ensuring compliance with local building regulations, CDM requirements, and international standards.
• Mentoring and developing project teams to deliver consistently high-quality results.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 6-8 plus years’ senior project management experience within construction, architecture, or retail fit-out.
• Proven track record delivering luxury retail or high-end commercial projects valued (£300,000–£3,000,000 plus)
• Advanced proficiency in project management software (Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and client relationship management expertise.
• Knowledge of RIBA stages and international project coordination.

If you are a strategic leader with exceptional organisational skills and a passion for delivering world-class retail environments, we would love to hear from you.

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