Store Openings & Fit-Out Lead

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection; Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection is seeking a Retail Development Manager to lead design management for shop-fit, openings, refurbishments, kiosks, and related fit-out activities at Bicester Village.

You will collaborate with Brands and cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with the Brand Works Manual, Sustainability Handbook, Building Safety Act, and local regulations while driving excellence in guest experience and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a surveyor or construction project management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Photoshop and 3D visualization software.
• Proven track record on leading store openings processes.
• Thorough knowledge of local building regulations.
• Exposure to European / international companies.
• Excellent knowledge of ESG and Energy Reduction aligned with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the Brand Orientation by Brand visit, briefings and providing all relevant information about shop-fit—work manual, local services, etc.
• Ensure that the fit-out process for new openings, re-merchandising and/or refit programmes are in progress
• Enhance shop-fit quality to achieve standards of excellence
• Support the local team on drawings relating to units or special projects

Skills

Surveying/PM experience

MS Office

3D visualization

Photoshop

SketchUp

Education

Architect qualification (beneficial)

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

SketchUp

3D Visualization

Job description

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection is seeking a Retail Development Manager to lead design management for shop-fit, openings, refurbishments, kiosks, and related fit-out activities at Bicester Village.

You will collaborate with Brands and cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with the Brand Works Manual, Sustainability Handbook, Building Safety Act, and local regulations while driving excellence in guest experience and environmental standards.