Project Manager - Retail Fit Out

Upfront Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail design company is seeking an Office Based Project Manager in Manchester, England. The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills and experience in managing project timelines and budgets. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, managing client relations, and coordinating teams. The role offers a salary of £40,000, with opportunities for industry training and immediate start available.

Benefits

£40,000 salary

Phone and expenses provided

Industry-recognised training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing project timelines and budgets.
• Knowledge of expediting, inspections, and logistics management.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in the Manchester area.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects with contract values between £100K and £1M.
• Dealing directly with PLC retail clients.
• Overseeing project execution and managing timelines.
• Coordinating with teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong Project Management skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

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

We are looking for an Office Based Project Manager to join a leading retail design and manufacturing company in Manchester. This is an opportunity to build a 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. Initially, you will spend two months shadowing an experienced person in this position.

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 preferred
• 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