Project Planner

FASHION PERSONNEL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury department store in Greater London is looking for a Project Planner to coordinate various retail projects, from planning to completion. The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD skills and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a CAD-based role. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, pension plan, and career development opportunities. The role involves creating detailed CAD drawings and managing project schedules within a fast-paced design environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Generous staff discount

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension, life assurance, and private medical

Learning, development, and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a CAD-based technical role.
• Confident producing technical, construction, and space planning drawings.
• 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

Strong AutoCAD (2D) skills

SketchUp or similar 3D experience

Detail-driven organization

Clear communication skills

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.

Working with the Senior Store Project Manager, this role supports the delivery of store projects, pop‑ups, and concessions - from first layouts to final installation. The Project Planner coordinates activity, produces high‑quality CAD and space planning drawings, and keeps projects moving smoothly, on time, and on brand.

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 bank holidays
• Pension, life assurance, and private medical
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Learning, development, and progression opportunities