Project Manager - Property

Sephora; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty retail company in London is seeking a Project Manager to lead the construction of new stores and refurbishments. This role requires a degree in Construction Management or similar and at least 5 years of project management experience, ideally in luxury retail. The successful candidate will manage budgets, timelines, and external partners, ensuring that every store meets the company's high standards of quality and innovation.

Benefits

Community and culture of empowerment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Impactful work in the beauty industry

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in project management.
• Strong knowledge of luxury retail design standards.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end to end construction process for new store openings.
• Manage and coach Assistant Project Managers.
• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Oversee on site works ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project management

Construction processes

Leadership

AutoCAD

Budget management

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture

Job description

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

The Opportunity

At Sephora, we are on a mission to create the most inspiring beauty community in the world. As our UK expansion continues, we are looking for a Project Manager to lead the end to end delivery of new store openings and renovation projects, bringing our bold, beautiful spaces to life.

In this exciting role, you will take ownership of multiple construction projects, managing everything from design and budget through to handover. You will collaborate with a network of internal and external partners, ensuring every Sephora store reflects our world class standards of innovation, sustainability, and client experience.

You Will Also Be Responsible For:

• Leading the end to end construction process for multiple new store openings and refurbishments from initial planning to final handover
• Managing and coaching Assistant Project Managers to support their professional development and ensure seamless project execution
• Collaborating closely with the Head of Property and Development, Legal, Business Support, Architects, and Designers to align on project objectives and deliver results
• Managing external vendors, main contractors, and consultants, sourcing partners who share Sephora’s commitment to excellence
• Developing and managing project budgets, ensuring financial targets and quality standards are achieved
• Creating detailed project timelines, monitoring progress, and proactively addressing risks to keep projects on track
• Overseeing on site works to ensure compliance with safety regulations and Sephora’s design standards
• Conducting rigorous quality assurance and ensuring snagging and close out are completed to specification
• Preparing regular progress reports, documenting milestones, challenges, and financial updates
• Ensuring all statutory and regulatory certifications are in place prior to opening
• Supporting Sephora’s sustainability goals and aligning with LVMH construction guidelines
• Travelling regularly to project sites across the portfolio

What You Will Bring:

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• At least 5 years’ experience in project management, ideally within luxury retail or high end commercial environments
• A proven ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast paced, evolving environment
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and luxury retail design standards
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Knowledge of budget management and risk management principles
• Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, MAPM, MCIOB) is advantageous but not essential

Here, you will find:

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead
• Work that brings, fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference

Join us and belong to something beautiful.