Project Manager - Retail & Hospitality

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy in London is seeking a Project Manager to oversee high-profile projects across the UK and Europe. This role offers independence and responsibility, managing 1-3 projects at a time with opportunities for European travel. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in project management, ready to step up to Senior Project Manager within 12-18 months. Benefits include a competitive salary, personal development allowance, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

£2,000 annual training allowance

1 week August shutdown holiday

Private healthcare and dental cover

Gym allowance

European travel opportunities

Employee ownership programme at director level

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Project Management.
• Ready to progress to Senior Project Manager level within 12–18 months.
• Strong grasp of core PM principles and project delivery basics.
• Comfortable discussing commercial aspects and project costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of 1–3 live projects at once.
• Manage projects across the full lifecycle, from inception to handover.
• Take ownership of client accounts and build trusted relationships.
• Deliver programmes, procurement, reporting, risk management, and coordination.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Cost Management

Retail or Hospitality Sector Experience

Italian Fluency

Job description

Job Description

About Mett Build

At Mett Build, we work with some of the world’s most recognisable brands in the hospitality and retail sectors. Our growing team of dynamic professionals delivers both Project Management and Cost Management services.

Our values of Empathy, Accountability and Ingenuity mean we always look for people who are team players who enjoy solving tricky problems under pressure.

We’re a , ambitious consultancy with a collaborative culture, a strong pipeline of projects, and big plans for the future.

We are searching for someone to be with our team for the long term who is ready to invest their time and energy in us as we invest in them. For employees reaching director level we also have a comprehensive an employee ownership programme.

The Role

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our team and take ownership of delivering high-profile projects across the UK and Europe. This is a role with real independence, client responsibility, and exposure to the full project lifecycle.

You’ll typically manage 1 to 3 projects at a time, working directly with household name clients and leading delivery from start to finish. The role is London-based (around 4 days per week in the office or on site), with opportunities for occasional European travel.

This is a great opportunity for a Project Manager who is ready to take the step up to Senior Project Manager within the next year or so. We are specifically searching for someone form mid-to-top of the PM band, who we can bring into our team and promote within 12 to 18 months.

The Role

• Lead the delivery of 1–3 live projects at once
• Manage projects across the full lifecycle, from inception to handover
• Take ownership of client accounts and build trusted relationships
• Deliver programmes, procurement, reporting, risk management, and coordination
• Confidently engage with cost information (without being a QS)
• Work with leading retail and hospitality brands on fast-paced, high-quality projects
• Overall, apply solid Project Management experience to interesting programmes

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years’ experience in Project Management
• Currently a PM and ready to progress to SPM level within 12–18 months
• Confident delivering projects independently in the UK market
• Strong grasp of core PM principles and project delivery basics
• Comfortable discussing commercial aspects and project costs
• Retail or hospitality sector experience
• Italian fluency is excellent but not mandatory
• Outgoing, sociable and collaborative personality
• Ambitious, curious, and keen to learn and grow with the company

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• £2,000 annual training allowance for personal development
• 1 week August shutdown holiday in addition to standard allowance
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• Gym allowance
• European travel opportunities
• Employee ownership programme at director level
• Clear progression path with growing responsibility

If you’re a Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with top brands or is excited about the opportunity to test themselves in this space, and is ready for the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

• Apply now or get in touch to find out more.