Project Manager : Retail Design

TipTopJob; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead diverse retail projects across high-end brands. This role involves coordinating fit-out and deployment services, ensuring client expectations are met through excellent communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail fit-outs, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage complex projects from start to finish. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of exciting retail ventures, and enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Pension

Health Care

28 Days Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, especially in retail fit-outs.
• Comprehensive understanding of retail interior construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from conception to close-out.
• Oversee on-site teams and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Client Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Project Management or related field

Experience in Retail Fit-Outs

Tools

Omniplan

MS Project

Job description

Are you a cool-headed, experienced Project Manager looking for an opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across retail brands such as high-end fashion, outdoor wear, technology, and automotive? Are you interested in growing and developing your career?

Salary: GBP 55,000 - GBP 60,000

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension
• Health Care
• 28 Days Holidays (including Bank Holidays) plus Christmas Shutdown

Location: Leicester

Commutable Locations: Northampton, Nottingham, Coventry, Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Derby, Birmingham

Job Description: Project Manager - Retail Design & Fit-Out

This role has been created due to company growth. We are seeking an additional Project Manager with experience in retail fit-outs.

As a Project Manager, you will coordinate fit-out and deployment services for our clients. You must be highly organized, possess excellent communication skills, and be a planner, presenter, and team player working closely with architects, technical engineers, and contractors.

Your main goal is to understand, communicate, and manage client expectations to achieve superior outcomes. You will brief, coordinate, and monitor all team members to ensure projects are well-planned, executed safely and accurately on-site, and that stakeholders see us as a key partner for retail growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients, marketing teams, and distributors.
2. Inform clients and internal teams about project details, planning, timing, and financial status.
3. Assign roles and tasks to external parties, collect outputs, and present findings from conception to completion.
4. Maintain dashboards, schedules, meeting minutes, and conduct site audits.
5. Ensure projects comply with CDM regulations and market requirements.
6. Manage the full project lifecycle from conception to close-out and final accounts.
7. Track and communicate project spend, control variations, and obtain approvals.
8. Oversee on-site teams, including contractors and fitters, at appropriate project stages.
9. Motivate team members to exceed client expectations.

Person Specification:

We are particularly interested in candidates with Principle Design experience within a Project Manager role or architectural background. The ideal candidate will have:

1. Proven experience in project management, especially in retail fit-outs with high-end brands.
2. Experience with complex projects involving structural alterations, permissions, and approvals.
3. Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end project management and retail interior construction methods.
4. Experience managing projects from conception to completion, ideally in a project management agency, construction company, or as a client representative.
5. Ability to understand local market nuances and requirements.
6. Attention to detail and confidence in delivering top-level customer service.
7. Practical problem-solving skills to drive projects forward and add value.
8. Knowledge of Omniplan, MS Project, and related tools.