Project Manager (Retail)

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Location: City of London

Salary: Up to 60,000 (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Property & Real Estate / Property and Surveying

Company: Hays

Consultant: Lee Pittman

Hays office: Maidstone — Unit 24, Hollingworth Court, Turkey Mill, Ashford Road

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The Company
Our client is a well-established construction consultancy delivering a diverse range of projects across the retail sector. With a strong reputation for providing high-quality project management services, they work closely with clients to successfully deliver fit-out, refurbishment and capital improvement projects nationwide.

Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of retail projects from initial instruction through to completion.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Typical projects may include:

• Retail fit-outs
• Store refurbishments
• Rollout programmes
• Asset enhancement works
• Occupier alterations
• Planned maintenance and capital works projects

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects through all stages of delivery
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Preparing and managing project programmes
• Coordinating consultants, contractors and project teams
• Monitoring project costs and budgets
• Identifying and mitigating project risks
• Chairing project meetings and providing regular reports
• Undertaking site visits and inspections
• Managing procurement and tender processes
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
• Driving projects to successful completion while maintaining excellent client relationships

About You

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience delivering retail construction projects and possess strong stakeholder management skills.

Essential:

• Previous experience managing retail fit-out, refurbishment or construction projects
• Strong project management and organisational abilities
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness and budget management experience
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Consultancy-side project management experience
• Exposure to national retail rollout programmes
• Knowledge of construction contracts and procurement processes
• Formal project management qualifications are advantageous but not essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Annual bonus potential
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Exposure to high-profile retail projects
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager with retail sector experience who is looking to join a growing consultancy and play a key role in delivering a varied and exciting portfolio of projects.

What you need to do now

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