Junior Construction Project Manager

B&M Retail Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

B&M Retail Limited is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support its growing property team across the UK. The role focuses on coordinating store development projects from pre-construction through to handover, working with experienced project managers and the broader Property team.

You will gain exposure to major store rollout programmes, develop hands-on experience across a broad range of retail development projects, and contribute to delivering projects safely, efficiently and to high

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, fit-out, property, facilities management or project coordination environments.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills for managing multiple priorities.
• Good understanding of project management principles with an interest in retail delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of new store openings, relocations, refurbishments and refresh projects from planning to handover.
• Manage smaller-scale projects and works packages ensuring on-time delivery, budget and quality.
• Assist with budget tracking, cost reporting and contractor management.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing project updates and ensuring effective communication.
• Conduct site visits and support compliance with Building Regulations, CDM and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of new store openings, relocations, refurbishments and refresh projects, coordinating activities from planning through to handover.
• Manage smaller-scale projects and works packages, ensuring delivery against programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Assist with budget tracking, cost reporting and contractor management, helping maintain control across multiple live projects.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, providing project updates and supporting effective communication throughout delivery.
• Conduct site visits and support compliance with Building Regulations, CDM requirements, Health & Safety standards and company procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience within construction, fit-out, property, facilities management or project coordination environments.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Good understanding of project management principles and an interest in developing a career in retail construction and property delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Commercially aware, detail-oriented and proactive, with a willingness to travel nationally and take increasing ownership of project delivery responsibilities.

At B&M, our continued growth depends on the successful delivery of new stores, refits and estate improvement projects across the UK. As a Junior Project Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our store development programme, helping to ensure projects are coordinated effectively and delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring project management professional to develop their career within a fast-paced retail environment. Working closely with experienced Project Managers and the wider Property team, you will gain exposure to all stages of project delivery, from pre-construction planning through to store opening and handover, while taking ownership of smaller projects and developing the skills needed to progress into a Project Manager role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Property team and build hands-on experience across a broad range of retail development projects. You'll work alongside experienced project professionals, gain exposure to major store rollout programmes and benefit from a clear development pathway towards a Project Manager role within B&M.

Why join us?

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including staff discount at B&M and Heron Foods, access to our colleague portal with additional savings on retail, hospitality, and more.

See the full list of benefits here: https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits

B&M Retail is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all colleagues.