Visual Project Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Visual Project Manager to shape inspiring retail environments from concept to completion. You'll oversee project delivery, manage budgets, and ensure high standards in execution. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail build and project management, strong communication skills, and a hands-on approach. This role offers a salary of up to £40,000 plus benefits, providing an opportunity to progress in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail build, shopfitting, or visual merchandising projects.
• Proficient in project management tools and able to read drawings.
• Commercially minded with experience managing budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of visual projects from concept to completion.
• Manage project briefs, site surveys, and feasibility checks.
• Coordinate production and logistics for smooth execution.
• Oversee installation and quality checks post-delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact during installations.

Skills

Retail build experience

Project management

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Budget management

Proficiency in Smartsheet

Job description

Visual Project Manager | London | Up to £40,000 +Benefits

Are you a Visual and /or Retail Project Manager ready to the next level? Step beyond the shop floor and into a role where you'll shape inspiring physical and experiential environments, bringing brand visions to life from concept through to completion.

As a Visual Project Manager, you'll take the lead in delivering standout spaces that combine design, functionality and brand experience. You'll manage every stage of the process, from planning to installation, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget and to the highest standard.

What you’ll be doing

• Take project briefs and turn them into clear, actionable plans.
• Carry out site surveys, feasibility checks and advise on materials and methods.
• Manage budgets, supplier quotes and procurement, always treating every pound as your own.
• Prepare proposals, timelines and installation plans for client approval.
• Coordinate production, logistics and on-site delivery to ensure smooth execution.
• Act as the main point of contact during installation – solving problems in real time.
• Oversee snagging, handover and post-installation quality checks.
• Share learnings to improve future builds and strengthen supplier relationships.

About you

• Experienced in retail build, shopfitting, visual merchandising or experiential projects.
• Hands‑on, organised and confident managing live installations.
• A natural problem‑solver who stays calm under pressure and keeps projects moving.
• Commercially minded with experience managing budgets and timelines.
• Strong communicator who can align internal teams, suppliers and clients.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet) and comfortable reading drawings.

If you’re ready to apply your visual and project expertise in a role that combines creativity, leadership and delivery, and where every day brings something new, we’d love to hear from you.