Project Manager – Property

Screwfix; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday

Buy More Holiday

EV Car Scheme

Pension up to 14%

Life cover

Health plan

Discounts Screwfix/B&Q

Job summary

Screwfix is seeking a Property Project Manager to drive new store formats from concept through pilot, delivery and handover, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners to turn ambitious concepts into scalable solutions.

You will manage end-to-end projects, define plans and milestones, govern budgets and risks, and partner with Property, Format, Commercial and Retail Operations to ensure timely, cost-effective rollout that enhances customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Project management experience in property, retail, or customer-facing environments.
• Experience delivering complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end.
• Ability to translate concepts into practical, deliverable solutions.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to shape and deliver outcomes.
• Balancing investment, cost and customer outcomes with commercial awareness.
• Strong problem-solving skills in evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of new format projects from concept through to pilot, rollout and handover.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines and milestones for pilots and rollout phases.
• Ensure projects are delivered to time, cost, quality and safety standards.
• Design and implement pilot programmes to test new store formats.
• Define success measures with stakeholders and capture learnings for scaling.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Job description

At Screwfix, we're always looking for new ways to evolve our estate and create even better experiences for our customers. As Property Project Manager, you'll play a key role in bringing innovative store concepts to life, leading cross functional projects from initial idea through to pilot, rollout and successful handover. Working with teams across the business and external partners, you'll turn ambitious concepts into practical, scalable solutions that support our growth plans. This is an exciting opportunity to combine strong project management with collaboration, commercial thinking and innovation to help shape the future of the Screwfix estate.

What's in it for you?

• Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Key responsibilities

New Format Development & Delivery

• Align on priorities and roadmap with Line Manager, to ensure functional priorities are supported and met
• Project manage the end-to-end delivery of new format projects, from concept development through to pilot execution and rollout
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones for pilot and rollout phases
• Ensure projects are delivered to time, cost, quality, and safety standards

Concept Testing, Pilots & Iteration

• Design and implement pilot programmes to test new store formats and concepts
• Work with stakeholders to define success measures (e.g. customer experience, operational efficiency, commercial performance)
• Gather insight and feedback from pilots, identifying learnings and areas for optimisation
• Iterate formats/adopt and test and learn approach based on data and feedback before scaling across the estate

Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence

• Partner with Property, Format, Commercial, and Retail Operations teams to shape and refine new concepts.
• Work closely with Asset and Property teams to align format development with site opportunities and constraints.
• Engage key stakeholders to ensure alignment on design, delivery, and operational readiness.
• Act as a connector across functions, ensuring clarity and pace in decision-making

Governance, Risk & Commercial Control

• Ensure robust governance is applied across all projects, adapting where required to support innovation
• Manage budgets, cost tracking, and investment decisions for pilot and rollout phases
• Identify and manage risks, particularly around new concepts, untested formats, and delivery constraints
• Provide clear updates and insight to stakeholders and governance forums

Supplier & Delivery Partner Management

• Manage external partners including designers, contractors, and fit-out providers
• Ensure partners support innovation while maintaining delivery discipline and compliance
• Work with procurement to source and select suppliers aligned to new format requirements

Operational Readiness & Embedding

• Ensure new formats are operationally viable and support front-line teams in delivering a great customer experience
• Work closely with Retail teams to ensure successful launch and handover of new formats
• Support the embedding of new ways of working, layouts, and processes into business operations

Continuous Improvement & Scaling

• Capture and share learnings from pilot formats to inform future developments
• Support the scaling of successful formats across the estate
• Identify opportunities to improve speed to market, cost efficiency, and customer outcomes
• Contribute to the evolution of property and format strategy
• Use external networks and internal teams as to ensure that project management approach and methodology used serves to effectively deliver functional projects

Essential

Required skills & experience

• Project management experience, ideally within property, retail, or customer-facing environments
• Experience delivering complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end
• Strong ability to translate concepts into practical, deliverable solutions
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to shape and deliver outcomes
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance investment, cost, and customer outcomes
• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in ambiguous or evolving environments

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:

Financial wellbeing

• Wagestream access to track earnings and save
• Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
• Colleague support fund
• Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
• Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes

Every day benefits

• Career progression and development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
• Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
• Support networks available

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

Please let us know at [e-mail] if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.