Project Manager

Cityscape Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established retail fit-out specialist is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to oversee retail fit-out projects from initial survey to final handover. The role requires strong leadership skills to manage multiple fast-track projects while ensuring quality and compliance standards. The Project Manager will be the main client contact and will maintain full project governance throughout the lifecycle. This position offers exposure to high-profile retail brands and strong leadership support, with a competitive salary package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Exposure to premium brands

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management within the retail fit-out industry.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of retail fit-out projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Maintain full project governance and document control across all stages.
• Lead construction delivery with a strong focus on quality control and programme performance.
• Act as the main client contact throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Cost control

Compliance knowledge

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected retail fit-out specialist delivering fast-paced, high-quality shopfitting projects for premium retail brands across the UK. Known for their structured delivery approach, technical excellence, and strong client relationships, they operate with a clear focus on safety, quality, programme certainty, and commercial control. With a consistent pipeline of nationwide projects, they offer long-term stability and the opportunity to work on high-profile retail environments.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on Project Manager role with full end‑to‑end responsibility for the delivery of retail fit‑out projects, from initial survey through to final handover, O&M completion, and commercial close‑out. The Project Manager acts as the single point of control and accountability throughout the project lifecycle and is the primary client‑facing lead during live delivery. The role requires a confident leader who can manage multiple fast‑track retail projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, compliance, and brand execution. Weekly travel to sites across the UK is a key part of the role, with the position based out of the London office.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of retail fit‑out projects from pre‑construction through to completion and defects period
• Maintain full project governance, document control, and digital traceability across all stages
• Lead design coordination, technical surveys, and risk identification to ensure build certainty
• Manage subcontractor tendering, cost comparisons, and commercial control to protect margins
• Develop and manage programmes, logistics plans, procurement schedules, and site setup
• Lead construction delivery with a strong focus on health & safety, quality control, and programme performance
• Act as the main client contact, managing expectations, progress updates, and variations
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines, technical standards, landlord requirements, and statutory approvals
• Manage variations, final accounts, and commercial close‑out
• Oversee practical completion, handover, O&M manuals, as‑built drawings, and certification
• Retain responsibility for completed projects during the defects and warranty period
• Represent the business professionally with clients, landlords, designers, centre management, and authorities

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Exposure to premium and high‑profile retail brands
• Strong leadership and operational support
• Consistent and secure project pipeline
• Opportunity to lead projects end‑to‑end with real autonomy
• Career development within a structured and professional delivery environment