UK Project Manager - Retail Fit-outs and Construction

Your Voice CVs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international retail and hospitality specialist is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of retail fit-out projects across the UK. This role requires a professional who can manage multiple projects, build relationships with clients and suppliers, and effectively control costs. Candidates should have experience in multi-site retail interiors and be able to communicate clearly under pressure. A competitive salary package starting in the high GBP60k range is available for the right individual.

Qualifications

• Solid experience delivering multi-site retail interior and shopfitting projects.
• Confident in dealing with architects, designers, and supply-chain partners.
• Clear communicator, steady under pressure, disciplined in planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of retail interior and fit-out projects.
• Lead multiple projects from design development through to completion.
• Coordinate materials, logistics, installation and on-site activity.
• Represent the company professionally as the senior person in the UK.
• Spot risks early and maintain clear communication.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Cost control

Relationship building

Job description

UK Project Manager - Retail Fit-outs and Construction

Our Danish client is expanding into the UK and needs a senior Project Manager with a track record in retail fit–outs. There s a confirmed pipeline of work, growing demand from existing customers, and the opportunity to shape how projects are delivered in the UK.

This role suits someone who enjoys autonomy, takes ownership, and is comfortable being the key UK representative, with clear support from a highly experienced international team. The onboarding process will be conducted in the UK and Denmark.

You can be based anywhere within a broad square between London, Bristol, Manchester and Leeds, with travel to sites as required.

THE COMPANY

The business is a well–established international retail and hospitality fit–out specialist, operating across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. Their success is built on long–term customer relationships, high standards of design and delivery, and an ability to adapt quickly when markets move.

They are now committed to growing their presence in the UK and need someone who can represent them professionally with customers, suppliers and design partners.

THE JOB

You ll manage end–to–end delivery of retail interior and fit–out projects, working directly with large retail clients, your own (Danish–based) colleagues, as well as designers, architects, and the supply chain to ensure projects land on time, on budget and to the right standard.

• Lead multiple retail fit–out projects from design development through to completion.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage the entire building administration, contract management and project follow–up.
• Coordinate materials, logistics, installation and on–site activity.
• Spot risks early and keep communication clear and consistent.
• Maintain disciplined commercial and cost control.
• Represent the company professionally as the senior person in the UK.
• Work closely with Danish colleagues to ensure standards, processes and reporting are aligned.
• Significant levels of travel for site surveys and meeting with clients and contractors . We estimate that may include 3 or 4 nights away per month.
• Solid experience delivering multi–site retail interior / shopfitting / branded environment projects.
• Confident dealing with architects, designers, specifiers and supply–chain partners.
• Capable of working independently with remote support structures.
• Clear communicator, steady under pressure, and disciplined in planning and follow–through.

SALARY PACKAGE

A competitive package is available for the right person. As a guide, base salary is likely to be in the high GBP60k s and the details can be shaped around the individual.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We re handling this UK search directly on behalf of the client s Danish–based headhunter. Shortlisted candidates will have a short informal call with me first, followed by a structured conversation with the Danish headhunter, who will make the introductions.

We will move at pace – please apply as soon as possible.

CONTACT: Martin Ellis (phone number removed)