Retail Display Project Manager — Hybrid, Buckinghamshire

CPI Local; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CPI Local in Buckinghamshire is seeking a proactive Project Estimator/Manager to lead retail displays projects from brief to installation. You’ll produce accurate estimates, manage budgets and work closely with clients, suppliers and the internal team to ensure on-time delivery.

You’ll plan workloads, review drawings and specifications, negotiate costs and maintain profitable margins across multiple projects in a dynamic, collaborative agency environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within retail displays, shopfitting, manufacturing, exhibitions or a similar environment.
• Experience preparing estimates and managing project budgets and costs.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand technical drawings, specifications and client briefs.
• Experience working with suppliers and negotiating costs.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Able to manage several projects at once and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates using client briefs, technical drawings and specifications.
• Working out material, labour, production and installation costs.
• Obtaining and negotiating quotes with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Managing project budgets and costs, keeping a close eye on profit margins.
• Planning workloads, resources and deadlines to keep projects on track.
• Liaising with clients on project requirements, production and delivery.
• Coordinating purchase orders and health and safety paperwork, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Preparing project handover and completion documents, including O&M manuals.
• Keeping everyone updated and dealing with any issues as they arise.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Client liaison

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

PM software

Estimating systems

Financial systems

Job description

CPI Local in Buckinghamshire is seeking a proactive Project Estimator/Manager to lead retail displays projects from brief to installation. You’ll produce accurate estimates, manage budgets and work closely with clients, suppliers and the internal team to ensure on-time delivery.

You’ll plan workloads, review drawings and specifications, negotiate costs and maintain profitable margins across multiple projects in a dynamic, collaborative agency environment.