Project Planner

Fashion & Retail Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious retail company is seeking a Project Planner to coordinate store projects, from planning to completion, ensuring designs come to life. The role requires strong AutoCAD skills and experience in a retail or design-led environment. Responsibilities include managing schedules, producing technical drawings, and creating 3D visuals. The position offers competitive salary, generous holiday, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Generous staff discount

25 days’ holiday plus holidays

Pension and private medical

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a CAD‑based technical role.
• Experience in retail, architecture, or a design‑led environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate store projects, pop-ups, and concessions from planning to completion.
• Manage project schedules, trackers, and documentation.
• Produce accurate CAD drawings, layouts, and space plans.
• Create 3D visuals and SketchUp models to communicate design intent.

Skills

AutoCAD (2D)

SketchUp or similar 3D experience

Detail orientation

Project management

Clear communication

Education

Relevant qualification in CAD, Architectural Technology, Design, or Construction

Job description

A luxury department store celebrated for its iconic prints and beautiful design is looking for a Project Planner to help bring its retail spaces to life.

What They’ll Do

• Coordinate store projects, pop-ups, and concessions from planning to completion
• Manage project schedules, trackers, and documentation
• Produce accurate CAD drawings, layouts, and space plans
• Create 3D visuals and SketchUp models to communicate design intent
• Translate concepts into clear, build‑ready technical drawings
• Carry out site surveys and check drawings before issue
• Support communication across Store Projects, VM, Buying, brands, and suppliers
• Assist with cost tracking and basic project administration

What They’ll Bring

• Strong AutoCAD (2D) skills; SketchUp or similar 3D experience
• Confident producing technical, construction, and space planning drawings
• Experience in retail, architecture, or a design‑led environment
• Highly organised, detail‑driven, and comfortable juggling deadlines
• Clear communicator with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a CAD‑based technical role
• Relevant qualification in CAD, Architectural Technology, Design, or Construction

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Generous staff discount
• 25 days’ holiday plus holidays
• Pension, life assurance, and private medical
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Learning, development, and progression opportunities