Junior Project Manager

Symbro; West of England, Birmingham, Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbro is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support UK roll-out projects across retail, QSR and gym fit-outs. You will work closely with a Senior Project Manager, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

You’ll provide coordination and administrative support across all project stages, helping ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, with national travel and progression to Project Manager as a future path.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience within QSR, retail or shopfitting projects.
• Exposure to fit-out environments (contractor, client-side or consultancy).
• Basic understanding of the project lifecycle.
• Organised and detail-focused.
• Strong administrative and coordination skills.
• Confident communicator with contractors and stakeholders.
• Good Excel and document management skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Pre-Acquisition & Feasibility tasks (tenancy plans, site surveys, RFIs).
• Coordinate design revisions and procurement support (tender packs, supplier visits).
• Maintain cost trackers, variation logs, and programme updates.
• Attend site meetings, take minutes, track milestones and variations.
• Support handover coordination to Operations and FM.

Skills

Coordination

Administrative skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Degree or equivalent Construction, Property or Project Management

Tools

Excel

Document control software

Job description

Junior Project Manager

Location: UK (National Travel Required) Ideally based: Bristol / Birmingham / Gloucester Sector: Retail / QSR / Shopfitting / Gyms Reports to: Senior Project Manager

We're looking for an ambitious Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of UK roll-out projects across retail, QSR and gym fit-outs.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with early project experience who wants to develop their career in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. You'll work closely with a Senior Project Manager, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle.

The Role

You’ll provide coordination and administrative support across all project stages, helping ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Pre-Acquisition & Feasibility Support

• Assist in obtaining tenancy plans and building information
• Help coordinate site surveys and engineer inspections
• Track RFIs with landlords and agents
• Support the review of draft leases and landlord approvals
• Assist with concept layout and signage approvals
• Support planning submissions (change of use, adverts, external alterations)
• Help coordinate CDM Principal Designer and Building Control appointments
• Assist in preparing initial cost estimates and programme timelines

Design & Procurement Support

• Coordinate drawing revisions and document control
• Issue tender packs to the supply chain
• Arrange supplier site visits
• Track utilities applications and incoming services
• Support procurement of equipment and FF&E
• Monitor stakeholder approvals and maintain approval trackers

Cost & Programme Administration

• Collate tender returns for review
• Maintain cost trackers and variation logs
• Support contractor negotiations with data and reporting
• Assist in preparing cost summaries and programme updates
• Support contractor and supplier appointment processes

Construction Phase Support

• Attend site meetings and take minutes/actions
• Track programme milestones during strip-out and fit-out
• Monitor and log variations
• Support compliance documentation (Construction Phase Plan, H&S files)
• Assist with handover coordination to Operations and FM
• Support equipment installation scheduling

Project Close-Out

• Assist with snagging lists and defect tracking
• Support final account reconciliation
• Compile project documentation and handover packs
• Ensure records are updated and archived correctly

What We're Looking For

• 1-3 years' experience within QSR, retail or shopfitting projects
• Exposure to fit-out environments (contractor, client-side or consultancy)
• Basic understanding of the project lifecycle
• Organised and detail-focused
• Strong administrative and coordination skills
• Confident communicator with contractors and stakeholders
• Good Excel and document management skills
• Willingness to travel nationally

Desirable

• Awareness of UK Planning and Building Regulations
• Basic understanding of CDM
• Degree or equivalent Construction, Property or Project Management

Why Join?

• Clear progression to Project Manager
• Exposure to multi-site roll-outs
• Hands-on experience across acquisition to handover
• Support and mentoring from experienced senior team
• Fast-paced retail environment with real responsibility early on