Senior Retail Interiors Project Lead (UK-wide)

Deverell Smith Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of new store roll-outs and refurbishments for leading retail, leisure and hospitality brands across the UK.

You will own the full project life cycle from feasibility to handover, ensuring on-time delivery, on-budget performance and high-quality standards. You will manage budgets, programmes and risk assessments, drive value engineering across M&E and FF&E, and mentor Project Coordinators while building strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering projects.
• Experience delivering high-end retail interior fit-outs across the UK.
• Strong knowledge of M&E, FF&E and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Leading client roll-outs for new stores and refurbishments.
• Managing budgets, programmes, cost reporting and cost sign-off.
• Running feasibility studies with risk analysis and top-line estimates.
• Producing detailed estimates and capex forecasts.
• Driving value engineering across M&E and FF&E without compromising quality.
• Negotiating contracts and schedules of works, and challenging contractors and suppliers.
• Leading site meetings, issuing minutes and producing weekly client updates.
• Overseeing H&S and statutory compliance across projects.
• Managing external consultants to deliver on time, on budget and safely.
• Coaching and developing Project Coordinators.
• Building strong client relationships that create new business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Retail interiors

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Contractor liaison

Value engineering

Job description

Deverell Smith Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of new store roll-outs and refurbishments for leading retail, leisure and hospitality brands across the UK.

You will own the full project life cycle from feasibility to handover, ensuring on-time delivery, on-budget performance and high-quality standards. You will manage budgets, programmes and risk assessments, drive value engineering across M&E and FF&E, and mentor Project Coordinators while building strong