Site- Based Project Manager

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Islington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site-Based Project Manager to oversee retail refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in shopfitting and project management. Responsibilities include managing high-value projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating subcontractors. This role is primarily London-based with national travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a site-based project management role within retail fit-out or refurbishment.
• Comfortable managing both day and night shifts on live retail sites.
• Strong understanding of construction elements, including civils, M&E, and general building.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver retail refurbishment and fit-out projects valued at £2 million+.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
• Ensure all health & safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Health & Safety compliance

Organizational skills

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.

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 homeareas
• 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