Project Manager - Retail in Oxford

Energy Jobline CVL; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Project Manager to deliver a portfolio of Retail sector projects across Oxford and the South East. The role involves assisting in leading multidisciplinary teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring projects meet quality, budget and programme targets.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and be working towards Chartered status, with experience in a consultancy setting and retail-fit-out projects.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree is required.
• Working towards Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience as a Project Manager within a Consultancy environment is essential.
• Experience delivering Retail or Commercial Fit-Out / Refurbishment projects is preferred.
• Strong communication, coordination and client-facing skills are required.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple Retail sector projects from design through to handover.
• Assist in leading multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure project quality, budget and schedule are met.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to manage project stages and milestones.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Coordination

Teamwork

Proactive

Education

Degree in a relevant field

MRICS/MAPM in progress

Job description

THE COMPANY

One of the UK’s leading Property Consultancies is seeking a Project Manager to deliver a range of major Retail sector projects across Oxford and the wider South East region.

Our client is one of the most respected Consultancies in the UK, with an established network of offices nationwide and internationally. With a strong reputation for excellence, they are currently delivering some of the region’s most high-profile Retail developments — including new store rollouts, retail-led mixed-use schemes, and large-scale fit-out and refurbishment programmes for leading retail brands and landlords. The company offers a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where Project Managers work alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the industry.

THE POSITION

The role is for a Project Manager to support the successful delivery of multiple Retail sector projects, from early-stage design and procurement through to construction and handover. The successful candidate will assist in leading multidisciplinary consultant teams, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, budget, and programme. The role offers excellent exposure to high-profile retail projects, with opportunities to take on increasing levels of responsibility and progress within the business.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal Project Manager will:

• Hold a relevant degree and ideally be working towards Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, or equivalent)
• Have experience working as a Project Manager within a Consultancy environment
• Demonstrate experience delivering Retail or Commercial Fit-Out / Refurbishment projects
• Be confident managing projects through key stages under guidance from senior colleagues
• Possess strong communication, coordination, and client-facing skills
• Be proactive, organised, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Opportunity to work on some of Oxford’s most high-profile Retail projects
• Excellent market reputation as a leading employer in the built environment sector
• Exposure to blue-chip retail clients and flagship developments
• Clear career progression opportunities to Senior and Associate level
• Supportive and collaborative company culture with ongoing professional development and mentoring