Mid Weight Project Manager

Design4Retail ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Travel opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Design4Retail Ltd. seeks a dedicated Project Manager to oversee multiple retail fit-out projects from concept through installation, primarily in the UK with occasional international work.

You’ll liaise between client accounts, design, manufacture and installation teams, ensuring schedules, budgets and quality are met. The role is office-based with visits to supplier venues and sites, requiring flexibility to work outside standard hours and travel as projects demand.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years industry experience
• Proactive & Creative problem-solving qualities
• A strong teamwork ethic
• Good communication & attention to detail in administration
• Proven background in managing projects of all sizes and values (Branded Spaces, Concessions, Fixtures & Fittings)
• A good command of MS Excel & TEAMS are essential
• Ability to read CAD drawings is necessary
• Acting as main contact between Client Account Manager and internal teams

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to installation across the UK, Europe and beyond
• Coordinate Design, Manufacture and Installation teams and suppliers
• Prepare schedules, work plans and anticipate manufacturing challenges
• Manage costs and project timelines while delivering quotes for client approval
• Travel across the UK, Europe and occasionally globally
• Join a supportive, energised team in a countryside HQ with flexible working

Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

MS Excel

TEAMS

CAD reading

Job description

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our growing team — someone who can juggle multiple projects, build strong relationships, and turn our creative ideas into real-life, exceptional retail experiences.

We are Design4Retail (D4R). We design retail experiences that translate brand stories into engaging, physical spaces — taking projects from concept through to installation, UK wide and occasionally internationally. This has built us a reputation for delivering a high-quality, turnkey solution to our clientele, which includes many global brands and retailers.

As part of a dedicated team, you’ll work primarily on our largest client account, supplying store-by-store, bespoke-made branded shop fittings for Sports Direct’s new and refurbished stores across the UK and Europe, driven by Frasers Group’s ongoing annual programme.

This is predominantly an office-based role, with visits to supplier venues once or twice a week to check on progress, along with frequent visits to our local D4R QC/assembly warehouse in Lutterworth. Occasionally, towards the end of certain projects, you may need to attend an installation outside normal office hours to ensure it runs to plan, which could involve an overnight stay.

We operate a flexible working framework, with an expectation of around 80% of the week office-based (including necessary local activity), and 20% flexible to suit — an approach we’ve found works well for the team.

Due to the nature of the industry, this isn’t a typical 9-5:30 role. There will be occasions when you’ll need to be available outside standard office hours, either on-site or remotely, to support the team while installations are underway.

• 3-5 years industry experience
• Proactive & Creative problem-solving qualities
• A strong teamwork ethic
• Good communication & attention to detail – particularly in administration
• A proven background in managing projects of all sizes and values. Included Branded Spaces, Concessions and Fixtures and Fittings.
• A good command of MS Excel & TEAMS are essential.
• The aptitude to be able / or learn to read CAD drawings is necessary.
• Acting as the main point of contact for all communication between D4R’s Client Account Manager and internal teams (Design, Manufacture, Installation).
• Preparing schedules and work plans, anticipating challenges and problems within manufacturing of the project.
• Brief internal departments/teams and suppliers
• Managing costs and project timelines.
• Producing quotes for client’s approval
• Manufacturing knowledge is highly beneficial, but not critical as this can be learned.
• This is a pure Project Management role, not a Site or Contracts Management position and CAD drawing skills are not required.
• Work with exciting brands across retail, beauty, fashion, and lifestyle.
• Deliver diverse creative projects from concept to completion.
• Travel across the UK, Europe, and occasionally globally.
• Join a supportive, energised team in a countryside HQ.
• Enjoy a flexible working model with a healthy work-life balance and supported team.
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.