Retail Construction Manager - Store Fit-Out Expert

Accenture PLC; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead retail fit-out projects from inception to completion across the UK. The role involves managing site operations, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, ensuring health and safety compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of retail refurbishment, new-builds, and store rollouts, with strong emphasis on cost control, quality, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Site Manager within the retail construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of retail fit-out, refurbishment, and store rollout projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies and site management practices.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid at Work qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple retail construction projects simultaneously.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, programme, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal teams.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
• Review schedules and provide progress updates to stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary contact.
• Control project costs and contribute to value engineering.
• Support project handover and defect management processes.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Site management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

SMSTS certification

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Education

Construction management degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead retail fit-out projects from inception to completion across the UK. The role involves managing site operations, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, ensuring health and safety compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of retail refurbishment, new-builds, and store rollouts, with strong emphasis on cost control, quality, and stakeholder communication.