Project Manager

Harrods; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrods in Knightsbridge is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-profile development projects across the estate, from luxury brand partnerships to customer-facing environments. You will own projects from concept to completion, collaborating with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding Harrods' standards.

The role demands strong programme, budgeting and risk management, with experience in luxury retail or heritage

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction, refurbishment or fit-out projects.
• Strong project management with budgeting, scheduling and risk mitigation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication at all levels.
• Degree in Construction Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or related discipline.
• MRICS, RIBA, MAPM or equivalent membership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver construction, refurbishment and retail development projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and oversee project programmes, budgets, reporting and risk management.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, brand partners, consultants and contractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with CDM, compliance and governance.
• Monitor performance, resolve challenges, and identify delivery improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting and cost control

Risk management

Communication skills

Programme management

Education

Construction-related degree

MRICS / RIBA / MAPM

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

As a Project Manager you will lead the delivery of high‑profile development projects across Harrods' iconic Knightsbridge estate. From luxury brand partnerships and customer‑facing environments to complex works within a Grade II listed building, you'll shape exceptional spaces while building your career within one of retail's most respected Store Development teams., Our Store Development team is responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of capital, vendor‑funded and joint‑funded projects across the Harrods estate. As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, working with luxury brand partners, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure delivery against programme, budget and quality objectives.,

• Managing the successful delivery of construction, refurbishment and retail development projects from inception through to completion.
• Developing and overseeing project programmes, budgets, reporting and risk management activities.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, luxury brand partners, consultants and contractors to drive project success.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely and in line with all statutory, compliance and governance requirements.
• Monitoring project performance, resolving challenges and identifying opportunities to improve delivery outcomes.
  Luxury retail / high‑end hospitality project professional with exceptional stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience delivering construction, refurbishment, fit‑out or development projects within a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong project management expertise, including programme management, budgeting, commercial awareness and risk mitigation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and delivery standards.
• A degree in Construction Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Professional membership or qualification such as MRICS, RIBA, MAPM or equivalent, alongside a strong understanding of CDM regulations and health & safety legislation.

The following would be highly advantageous:

• Experience delivering projects within luxury retail, luxury fashion, premium hospitality or similarly high‑profile customer‑facing environments.
• Experience working on client‑side development projects.
• Experience delivering projects within listed or heritage buildings.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar drawing and design software.
  Harrods is one of the world's leading luxury department stores and we're becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought‑after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world's most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we'll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. Uniquely You Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart.

We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences.

We are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive.

What makes you unique makes us exceptional.