Junior Project Manager

Join Our Client as a Junior Project Manager Based from Swindon, Supporting a Premium, Design-Focused Retailer

Location: Swindon Office with UK project travel

Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits package

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a hands-on Junior Project Manager with retail fit-out experience who enjoys being on site and taking ownership of the finishing stages of high-quality projects? Our client is a premium, design-focused retailer known for exceptional quality, craftsmanship and thoughtful attention to detail.

Working within their in-house Store Development team, you ll support the delivery of retail store developments, refurbishments and occasional residential projects, with a particular focus on finishing, fit-out and handover stages. This is a site-facing role, working closely with the Head of Build & Maintenance and Site Supervisor to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Why Should You Join Our Client?

Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package

Generous holiday allowance, increasing with long service

Life assurance and company sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Perkbox wellbeing hub and retail discounts

Discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme

Your birthday off, plus additional paid leave for key life events

Two paid volunteer days each year

Generous staff discounts on premium products

Ongoing training workshops and development opportunities

A supportive, values-driven culture focused on doing the right thing, together

Your Role

As Junior Project Manager, you will:

• Plan and oversee a wide variety of retail finishing, fit-out and build projects on a day-to-day basis
• Take ownership of the finishing stage of store and apartment builds, including kitchens, cabinetry, wall and floor finishes
• Support site set-up, health & safety, material calculations, supply planning, product sourcing and on-site problem solving
• Work closely with the Head of Build & Maintenance and Site Supervisor to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Liaise with third-party contractors including electricians, plumbers, fire, CCTV, intruder, building control and CDM partners
• Create and manage on-site project documentation including RAMS, site files, H&S documentation and PUWER logs
• Manage snagging and additional works following project handover
• Support store maintenance, refurbishments and seasonal changeovers
• Coordinate delivery and installation of fitted and free-standing furniture
• Collate Operations & Maintenance manuals for new stores and apartments
• Liaise with internal teams including Retail, Visual Merchandising, HR and IT
• Be prepared to travel to site daily or stay away for extended periods when required

Who Are We Looking For?

• Retail project experience essential within retail fit-out, store development or refurbishment
• Experience in a Junior Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager or site-based construction role
• Strong understanding of finishing, fit-out and handover stages
• Awareness of health & safety requirements on live retail construction sites
• SMSTS and First Aid desirable, or willingness to work towards them
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with site teams, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Strong appreciation of working within a premium brand environment
• Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-moving business
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Warm, professional and collaborative approach
• Full UK driving licence essential, with willingness to travel and stay away when required

Ready to Take the Next Step?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a premium, design-focused retailer, based from Swindon, where you ll play a hands-on role in delivering beautifully finished retail spaces and continue developing your career in project management.

To apply or for a confidential discussion, click apply now or contact Francine at 4Front Recruitment on (phone number removed).