Project Manager

Optio Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company car

Pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Optio Resourcing is partnering with a leading retail fit-out contractor to recruit a Project Manager to deliver high-profile retail projects around Derby and the surrounding area. You''ll oversee the full lifecycle from pre-start to handover, coordinating site teams and the supply chain while acting as the main client contact.

The role requires proven retail fit-out PM experience, strong leadership and budget control, plus SMSTS/CSCS and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Proven Project Manager experience within retail fit-out, shopfitting or commercial interiors.
• Strong track record of delivering live-environment and new-build store projects.
• Excellent client-facing, communication and leadership skills.
• Commercially aware, with experience managing project budgets.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid (essential).
• Relevant degree or construction qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Full project lifecycle management of retail fit-out and refurbishment schemes, from pre-start through to handover.
• Managing programme, budget, quality and health and safety across multiple live projects.
• Leading site teams, subcontractors and supply chain to deliver on time and within budget.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, attending progress meetings and producing reports.
• Overseeing variations, cost control and financial reporting alongside the commercial team.
• Ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations and company H&S procedures.

Skills

Retail fit-out PM

Client-facing

Leadership

Budget management

Site management

Education

Construction qualification

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Retail Fit-Out

Location: Derby

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Package

We're working with a leading retail fit-out contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver high-profile retail projects across [Location] and the surrounding area.

The Role

• Full project lifecycle management of retail fit-out and refurbishment schemes, from pre-start through to handover
• Managing programme, budget, quality and health and safety across multiple live projects
• Leading site teams, subcontractors and supply chain to deliver on time and within budget
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, attending progress meetings and producing reports
• Overseeing variations, cost control and financial reporting alongside the commercial team
• Ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations and company H&S procedures

The Candidate

• Proven Project Manager experience within retail fit-out, shopfitting or commercial interiors
• Strong track record of delivering live-environment and new-build store projects
• Excellent client-facing, communication and leadership skills
• Commercially aware, with experience managing project budgets
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid (essential)
• Relevant degree or construction qualification (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

The Package

• £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary
• Car allowance or company car
• Pension and holiday allowance
• Long-term pipeline of work with a well-established contractor