Shop Fitting Project Manager

Wenzels; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenzel's, a dynamic bakery brand, is seeking a Shop Fitting Project Manager to oversee shop fit-out projects across the UK. The role involves managing subcontractors, coordinating multiple projects, and supporting the maintenance team. Competitive salary, company vehicle, and various employee benefits are provided.

Benefits

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Free meal every shift

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Day off for your Birthday

Staff incentives including competitions

Excellent training and career progression opportunities

Free employee benefit scheme offering discounts

Wellbeing Centre

Qualifications

• Proven experience in shop fitting or refurbishment project management.
• Hands-on approach with practical mindset.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end shop fit-out projects from planning to handover.
• Overseeing subcontractors and ensuring quality targets are met.
• Coordinating with suppliers for smooth project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Subcontractor Management

Health and Safety Standards

Job description

Wenzel’s the Bakers Shop Fitting Project Manager role:

To find out about Wenzel's please follow the link, You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

ABOUT US

We’re a fast-growing bakery and retail brand with over 100 locations across the UK. Our mission is simple: to serve high-quality baked goods, snacks, and drinks to communities across the country — and we can’t do that without the right products, in the right place, at the right time.

As we continue to expand and invest in our estate, we’re looking for a skilled and hands-on Shop Fitting Project Manager to join our team.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of shop fit-out and refurbishment projects across the estate — from managing subcontractors on major works like new store openings and full refits, to being on-site and actively involved in smaller-scale updates such as artwork refreshes or pelmet installs. You’ll also support the wider property and maintenance team with repair works and reactive needs across our shop and bakery network.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary between£55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• A dynamic role within a growing business.
• Opportunity to shape and influence the look of our retail estate
• Free meal provided every shift and 50% off all other food.
• Enrolment to Company Pension Scheme.
• Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays.
• Day off for your Birthday - paid day off in addition to your holiday entitlement.
• Staff incentives including competitions and bonus schemes
• Excellent training, including apprenticeship opportunities as well as lots of career progression and development programmes.
• Free employee benefit scheme, offering discounts at almost 1000 online and instore retailers, gyms, restaurants, cinemas travel and lots more
• A Wellbeing Centre, helping to create a happier and healthier lifestyle, as well as an employee assistance 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support

This is a full time, permanent role. This position is fieldbased. Our Head Office is located atSunley House Old's Approach, Northwood, Watford WD18 9TB.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end shop fit-out projects, from planning to handover

• Overseeing subcontractors and ensuring quality, cost and time targets are met

• Leading on-site activity for smaller projects (e.g. artwork, signage, pelmet installs)

• Coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery

• Supporting the maintenance team with property repairs and reactive works

• Maintaining high standards of health and safety on all sites

• Conducting site visits, snagging, and progress reporting

About you:

• Proven experience in shop fitting, construction, or refurbishment project management

• Confident managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple trades

• Hands-on approach with a practical mindset — happy to roll up sleeves on smaller jobs

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects across locations

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required

Next Steps:

If you feel you are the right fit for Wenzel’s please click “apply now” to be directed to our recruitment portal. From there please follow the steps as required.

Wenzel’s the Bakers is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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