Project Manager - Retail Fit Out

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail design and manufacturing company in Manchester seeks an Office Based Project Manager. The role involves managing projects with contract values up to £1M and dealing directly with retail clients. The ideal candidate must have robust project management skills and a degree in a related field. The position offers a salary of £40,000 plus expenses, with opportunities for industry-recognized training and immediate start.

Benefits

£40,000 salary

Phone and expenses provided

Industry-recognised training and site certification opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing project timelines and budgets.
• Knowledge of expediting, inspections, and logistics management.
• Previous experience within the retail design, fit-out, or related industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects with contract values between £100K and £1M.
• Dealing directly with PLC retail clients.
• Overseeing project execution and managing timelines.
• Coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Managing budgets and ensuring value engineering at every stage.
• Scheduling and expediting project activities.
• Providing regular updates to senior management.

Skills

Project Management skills

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Multitasking abilities

Education

Degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – Office Based

Location: Manchester / North West, United Kingdom

Salary: £40,000 + phone & expenses

Up Front Recruitment are working with a leading retail design and manufacturing company, established in 1907 and still delivering innovative solutions to some of the UK’s biggest high street retailers. We are looking for an Office Based Project Manager to join them in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to build their career in the retail design industry, working with a business that has supplied award-winning store equipment and modular retail solutions for over 30 years.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects with contract values between £100K and £1M
• Dealing directly with PLC retail clients on purchasing, installation, and delivery of shop equipment
• Overseeing project execution and managing project timelines
• Coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Managing budgets and ensuring value engineering at every stage
• Scheduling and expediting project activities
• Providing regular updates to senior management
• Occasional minimal travel to client sites as required

You will report directly to the Contracts Manager, working alongside a supportive team of three senior managers.

Requirements

• Strong Project Management skills, with experience managing project timelines and budgets
• Knowledge of expediting, inspections, and logistics management
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work full-time on-site in the Manchester area
• Degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or related discipline
• Previous experience within the retail design, fit-out, or related industry is desirable

What’s on Offer

• £40,000 salary
• Phone and expenses provided
• Minimal travel
• Industry-recognised training and site certification opportunities
• Immediate start available

Apply today to find out more