Site- Based Project Manager

Time Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency seeks a Site-Based Project Manager to lead refurbishment and fit-out projects in London. The ideal candidate has a shopfitting background and experience in managing high-value retail projects. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, ensuring safety compliance, and liaising with clients. Suitable for proactive managers comfortable with day and night shifts, this role involves managing national travel for project oversight.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site-based project management role.
• Background in shopfitting is ideal.
• Comfortable managing day and night shifts on live retail sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver retail refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Site-based project management

Retail fit-out or refurbishment

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Site-Based Project Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced team delivering refurbishment and refit projects on the account. The role is predominantly London-based, with national travel required on occasion.

The ideal candidate will come from a Shopfitting or Joinery background and have experience managing high-value retail refurbishment projects. You'll be responsible for overseeing all on-site project operations, ensuring timely delivery, safety compliance, and quality standards across the board.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver retail refurbishment and fit-out projects (typically valued at £2 million+)
• Work on a variety of store sections including cafés, clothing, home, tills, and home areas
• Operate primarily on live sites with a mix of day and night shifts
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
• Ensure all health & safety regulations are followed, including site inductions and toolbox talks
• Liaise closely with the client and internal teams to meet project milestones
• Report progress, manage budgets, and maintain high-quality standards
• Travel nationwide as required, though the majority of projects are London-based

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a site-based project management role within retail fit-out or refurbishment
• Ideally from a shopfitting background
• Must be comfortable managing both day and night shifts on live retail sites
• Strong understanding of construction elements, including civils, M&E, and general building
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills

Additional Info

• Candidate must be comfortable working full-time on-site

Interested?

If you're a proactive, hands-on project manager with experience in shopfitting or retail refurbishments and are ready to lead high-profile projects, we'd love to hear from you.