Senior Project Manager

Net-Temps; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interior fit-out company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large retail fit-out contracts across the UK. This role involves managing the full project life cycle, coordinating site teams, and ensuring projects meet quality standards. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in retail refurbishment and a strong track record in project delivery. A competitive salary and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Travel to multiple sites

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing large retail fit-out and refurbishment contracts.
• Strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• High competence in cost control, value engineering, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project life cycle from survey to handover.
• Manage overall project budget and control costs.
• Supervise and coordinate site teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Risk management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Prince2 qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager - Retail Fit Out | Leicester Area (Head Office: Syston, Leicester) | Nationwide Contracts | Blue-Chip Clients. Are you a project manager who's ready to join a dynamic fit-out and refurbishment business with real craft, reputation, and ambition? We represent a growing interior fit-out, shopfitting and POS manufacturer & installer that works with high profile global retail and commercial brands, design agencies and multi-site roll-outs. They specialise in everything from retail stores and bespoke displays (POS) to full interior fit-outs. Their site manufacture facilities (joinery, spraying, metal work etc.), tight client relationships, and end-to-end project delivery make them a leader in delivering high quality, cost-efficient projects. They are now seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large retail fit-out contracts across the UK. If you\'re experienced, organised, client-facing, and ready to oversee projects from quote to install, this could be the perfect move.

What’s in it for you

• Work with big name retail and commercial clients, delivering stand-out store roll-outs, POS roll-outs, and refurbishment works.
• Be part of a business that combines in-house manufacture, bespoke joinery/metal work, and on-site installation, giving you real control over quality and delivery.
• Role based out of Leicester head office with regular travel to sites nationwide.
• Competitive salary, benefits and chances to grow your career as the company continues to secure blue chip clients and expand.

What we\'re looking for in the Senior Project Manager

• Substantial experience managing large retail fit-out and refurbishment contracts (multi-site roll-outs an advantage).
• Project Manager with strong track record of delivery: on time, within budget, excellent quality.
• Prince2 qualification desirable.
• High competence in cost control, value engineering, risk management.
• Strong leadership: able to manage site teams, subcontractors, supply chain.
• Excellent communication skills: client liaison, internal teams, reporting.

Key responsibilities of a Senior Project Manager in commercial fit-out & refurbishment

• Oversee the full project life cycle: from survey / brief through manufacturing, installation / shopfitting, to handover.
• Manage overall project budget, forecasting, cost control and value engineering.
• Develop, maintain and drive project programmes to meet deadlines across multiple sites.
• Supervise and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and in-house manufacturing (joinery / metalwork / spray / finishing).
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality assurance, environmental standards.
• Act as main point of contact with clients: build relationships, manage expectations, negotiate changes.
• Monitor and manage procurement, supply chain logistics, materials lead times.
• Troubleshoot issues: resolve delays, contract disputes, site challenges.
• Produce regular project reports & updates for senior management and clients.
• Maintain close collaboration between design, production, site, and client teams to ensure coherence.
• Ensure installations (POS, shopfitting, interiors) meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement: cost savings, process efficiencies, risk mitigation, and client satisfaction.

If you\'re a project manager who\'s passionate about delivering high-impact retail fit-outs, thrives under pressure, loves managing complexity, and wants to grow with a company that values craft and excellence, then this is your moment. Apply now and become the Senior Project Manager who delivers standout retail spaces across the UK.