Project Manager - Retail & Hospitality

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of high-end retail store roll-outs and refurbishments across the UK. You will own the full project lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and exceptional standards for premier brands.

The role requires 5+ years in project delivery with retail fit-outs, strong M&E/FF&E knowledge, and a hands-on, highly organised approach. Travel across the UK is expected, and driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with a proven track record in project delivery.
• Experience delivering high-end retail interior fit-outs across the UK.
• Contractor or client-side experience in retail, leisure or hospitality.
• Strong technical knowledge of M&E, FF&E and value engineering.
• Solid understanding of construction safety and H&S legislation.
• A highly organised, detail-focused, can-do approach with a commitment to delivering.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Leading client roll-outs for new stores and refurbishments.
• Managing budgets, programmes, cost reporting and cost sign-off.
• Running feasibility studies with risk analysis and top-line estimates.
• Producing detailed estimates and capex forecasts.
• Driving value engineering across M&E and FF&E without compromising quality.
• Negotiating contracts and schedules of works, and challenging contractors and suppliers.
• Leading site meetings, issuing minutes and producing weekly client updates.
• Overseeing H&S and statutory compliance across projects.
• Managing external consultants to deliver on time, on budget and safely.
• Coaching and developing Project Coordinators.
• Building strong client relationships that create new business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Project Manager

Are you a Project Manager who thrives on fast-paced retail delivery? My client, a growing project management consultancy delivering high-end interiors across the UK, is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of new store roll-outs and refurbishments for leading retail, leisure and hospitality brands.

The role

You’ll own the full project life cycle across multiple projects, from feasibility to handover, making sure every scheme lands on time, on budget and to an exceptional standard.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading client roll-outs for new stores and refurbishments
• Managing budgets, programmes, cost reporting and cost sign-off
• Running feasibility studies with risk analysis and top-line estimates
• Producing detailed estimates and capex forecasts
• Driving value engineering across M&E and FF&E without compromising quality
• Negotiating contracts and schedules of works, and challenging contractors and suppliers
• Leading site meetings, issuing minutes and producing weekly client updates
• Overseeing H&S and statutory compliance across your projects
• Managing external consultants to deliver on time, on budget and safely
• Coaching and developing Project Coordinators
• Building strong client relationships that create new business opportunities

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years' experience with a proven track record in project delivery
• Experience delivering high-end retail interior fit-outs across the UK
• Contractor or client-side experience in retail, leisure or hospitality
• Strong technical knowledge of M&E, FF&E and value engineering
• Solid understanding of construction safety and H&S legislation
• A highly organised, detail-focused, can-do approach with a commitment to delivering
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively