Senior Project Manager - Retail

Flagship Consulting; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver major Retail sector projects across Cambridge. The role involves leading teams, client relationship management, and mentoring junior staff, with clear opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and Chartered status, and proven experience in Retail or Commercial Fit‑Out projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead high-profile projects

Clear career progression opportunities

Supportive company culture with mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager at Senior level within a Consultancy environment.
• Proven experience delivering Retail or Commercial Fit‑Out/Refurbishment projects.
• Ability to manage complex projects from feasibility to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary consultant teams and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute to business development and represent the company at industry events.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure best practices in project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree

Chartered qualifications (MRICS, MAPM, or equivalent)

Job description

THE COMPANY

One of the UK’s leading Property Consultancies is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver a range of major Retail sector projects across Cambridge and the surrounding region.

Our client is one of the most respected Consultancies in the UK, with an established network of offices nationwide and internationally. With a strong reputation for excellence, they are currently delivering some of the area’s most high‑profile Retail developments including flagship stores, retail‑led mixed‑use schemes, and large‑scale fit‑out and refurbishment programmes for leading retail brands and landlords. The company offers a dynamic, forward‑thinking environment where Senior Project Managers work alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the industry.

THE POSITION

The role is for a Senior Project Manager to take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple Retail sector projects, from early‑stage design and procurement through to construction and handover. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary consultant teams, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, budget, and programme.

At Senior level, the role will also involve contributing to business and client development, representing the company at industry events, and helping to strengthen the firm’s profile within the Retail sector across the region. You will also play a key part in mentoring junior team members and driving best practice across project delivery.

THE CANDIDATE

• Hold a relevant degree and be Chartered (MRICS, MAPM, or equivalent)
• Have experience working as a Project Manager at Senior level within a Consultancy environment
• Demonstrate proven experience delivering Retail or Commercial Fit‑Out / Refurbishment projects
• Be confident managing complex projects through all stages, from feasibility to completion
• Possess excellent leadership, communication, and client‑facing skills
• Be proactive, strategic, and capable of managing multiple stakeholders and priorities

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Opportunity to lead some of Cambridge’s most high‑profile Retail projects
• Excellent market reputation as a leading employer in the built environment sector
• Exposure to blue‑chip retail clients and flagship developments
• Clear career progression opportunities to Associate level and beyond
• Supportive and collaborative company culture with experienced leadership and mentoring

INTERESTED?

Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Ben Chappell on (phone number removed) for more information.