Project Manager

Role: Project Manager - Fast Track Retail (Hospitality Sector)

Location: Office-based in West Yorkshire with UK-wide site visits

Salary: £60,000-£63,000 + Benefits

Sector: Retail Fit-Out / Hospitality

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead fast-track retail projects, ideally within the hospitality sector.

This role demands a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing multiple sites across the UK. You'll be the driving force behind project delivery, ensuring quality, safety, and cost-efficiency from pre-contract to completion.

? Key Responsibilities

• Resource Management: Collaborate with the Head of Contracts and project team to appoint and oversee site management and labour resources aligned with project needs.
• Cost Control: Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor (QS) to monitor and manage labour costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Programme & Reporting: Develop detailed project programmes, prepare site meeting minutes, and produce regular contractor progress reports.
• Client Engagement: Participate in client and contract meetings, providing updates and contributing to strategic discussions.
• Snagging Oversight: Lead the snagging process by reviewing, managing, and approving completed works with the support team.
• Variation Management: Document on-site variations and coordinate with the QS team for cost assessments and appropriate actions.
• Health & Safety Leadership: Take ownership of site health and safety from pre-contract through to project handover, ensuring full compliance.
• Supplier Coordination: Manage client-appointed suppliers to ensure seamless integration with site operations.
• Commercial Awareness: Promote cost-effective practices and commercial awareness among the on-site team.
• Site Setup: Work with the supply chain team to ensure a compliant, efficient, and well-organized site environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing fast-track retail fit-out projects, ideally within the hospitality sector.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• In-depth understanding of construction programmes, cost control, and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to foster collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000-£63,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile retail and hospitality projects