Project Manager -Shop Fit
Everpool Recruitment
A leading retailer is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join its Property team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-paced, forward-thinking retail business, delivering exciting store development projects across the UK.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering a variety of store fit-out projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery of development projects including new store openings, major and minor refurbishments, service roll-outs, equipment installations and other property initiatives.
- Carry out site feasibility surveys, including condition assessments and site measurements, producing detailed reports for internal stakeholders.
- Appoint and manage contractors, ensuring works are delivered to the required standards, including organising tender and project scoping meetings.
- Manage planning and statutory approval processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including CDM Regulations, Planning and Advertisement Consents, Landlord Approvals and Centre Design Approvals.
- Prepare and issue tender documentation in accordance with company policy, evaluate submissions and recommend contract awards.
- Specify and cost refurbishment works, prepare project cost documentation and ensure purchase orders are raised before work commences.
- Oversee on-site project delivery, ensuring contractors meet agreed standards, programmes and specifications.
- Chair site meetings, monitor progress and produce meeting minutes with agreed actions.
- Monitor project expenditure throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within approved budgets and undertaking cost analysis, including capital allowance evaluations where appropriate.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, contractors, consultants and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
- Provide expert advice to internal departments on development and property-related matters.
- Review, approve and track project invoices, maintaining accurate financial records.
- Complete project close-out documentation and maintain accurate records for audit and future reference.
- Produce regular project status reports and programme updates.
- Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
- Attend Head Office and other business locations as required.
- Minimum of three years' experience managing retail fit-out projects within a fast-paced environment.
- Professional qualification in Construction, Project Management or a related discipline is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, tools and techniques.
- Experience of construction procurement, tendering processes and value engineering.
- Proven experience managing project budgets with strong financial reporting and cost control skills.
- Ability to lead, manage and influence both internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Good working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation, supported by a relevant qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely in Construction or the NEBOSH National Construction Certificate.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK, including overnight stays where required.
- Opportunity to join a leading retailer with ambitious growth plans.
- Varied and rewarding projects across a nationwide store portfolio.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Excellent career development opportunities within a dynamic and supportive environment.
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