Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company car

Pension and holiday allowance

Job summary

Optio Resourcing is seeking a Project Manager to deliver high-profile retail fit-out schemes from Manchester. You will manage the full project lifecycle, lead site teams and coordinate subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires strong client-facing communication, leadership and a proven track record on retail projects, with essential SMSTS/CSCS/First Aid qualifications and a UK driving licence. A competitive package includes a car element and pension.

Qualifications

• PM experience in retail fit-out, shopfitting or commercial interiors.
• Proven ability to deliver live-environment and new-build stores.
• Excellent client-facing communication and leadership skills.
• Commercially aware with experience managing project budgets.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid are essential.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle management of retail fit-out and refurbishment projects from pre-start to handover.
• Manage programme, budget, quality and HSE across multiple live projects.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and supply chain to deliver on time and within budget.
• Act as main client contact, attend progress meetings and produce reports.
• Oversee variations, cost control and financial reporting with the commercial team.
• Ensure CDM regulations and company H&S procedures are followed.

Skills

Project management

Client facing

Leadership

Budget management

Health & safety leadership

Education

Degree in construction or related qualification

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Retail Fit-Out

Location: Manchester

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