Project Manager

Hunter Dunning Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design & build consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee projects from feasibility to handover. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of project management experience in retail or commercial environments and holds a degree in a related discipline. The role offers a salary of up to £55,000 and involves working on high-quality projects for top brands in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000

Creative open-plan working environment

Flexible work-life balance

Support and career development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification project management experience within retail or commercial environments.
• Clear knowledge of legislation impacting building contracts.
• High proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of projects from feasibility through to handover.
• Prepare scopes of work and specifications from architectural drawings.
• Manage tender processes including analysis and negotiation.

Skills

Project management experience

Understanding of shopfitting

Communication skills

Financial skills

Problem-solving ability

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD knowledge

Education

Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Construction

Job description

Overview

Project Manager Job in Worcester. Join an award-winning retail and commercial design & build business with a strong forward pipeline through 2026 and beyond, delivering high-quality projects for leading brands in a collaborative and creative environment.

Established in 2004, this successful and award-winning Retail and Commercial Design + Build consultancy delivers end-to-end solutions across design, build and refurbishment. Known for purposeful design, collaborative integrity and enduring quality, the business works with premium clients to create engaging commercial spaces that balance creativity, functionality and customer experience. With a strong pipeline of work secured well into the future, the team continues to grow while maintaining a close-knit, values-led culture.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of projects from feasibility through to handover, ensuring successful delivery against programme, cost and quality targets
• Prepare scopes of work, specifications, tender documentation and detailed programmes from architectural drawings
• Manage tender processes including analysis, negotiation and agreement of costs
• Administer contracts acting as Project Manager, Employer's Agent or Contract Administrator as required
• Oversee financial control including purchase orders, cost reporting and final account agreement
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, HSE requirements and statutory approvals
• Manage internal teams, consultants and contractors to ensure coordinated project delivery
• Attend and lead client, consultant, contractor and authority meetings
• Support the Site Manager to ensure high-quality, timely site delivery
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat and new business

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification project management experience within retail or commercial environments
• Degree-qualified in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of shopfitting and commercial construction processes
• Confident reviewing technical drawings and construction details
• Clear knowledge of legislation impacting building contracts
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong financial, commercial and numeracy skills
• Methodical and organised approach with strong problem-solving ability
• High proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to open and read AutoCAD or equivalent design software
• Awareness of sustainable materials, innovations and digital solutions in design

What you get back

• Salary up to 55,000 depending on experience
• Creative and collaborative open-plan working environment
• Opportunity to work on projects for leading global brands
• Flexible approach to work-life balance
• Support, training and career development opportunities
• Company pension scheme

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a 1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.

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