Project Manager

  • Cityscape Recruitment
  • 16/03/2026
Full time Construction Project Manager Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Confidential Opportunity Project Manager (Retail Fit-Out)
Salary: £70,000 £80,000 + package
Location: London (Nationwide travel required)

A leading UK retail and commercial fit-out specialist is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver high-profile retail store build and refurbishment projects across the UK.

Operating nationally, the business specialises in end-to-end retail fit-out, transforming design concepts into fully operational stores. Projects range from full strip-out and construction through to M&E, bespoke joinery, finishes, signage, and landlord approvals, often within busy live trading environments such as shopping centres, airports, and retail parks.

The company also delivers national roll-out programmes for retail brands, combining structured project management, centralised procurement, and scalable delivery processes to ensure consistent quality across multiple locations.

Due to continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, the business is now looking to appoint another Project Manager with extensive retail fit-out or shop fitting experience, particularly within shopping centre environments.

The Role You will take responsibility for delivering retail fit-out and refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and within budget.
The role is London-based, but you will oversee projects nationwide, requiring regular travel and site presence.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage retail fit-out and shop fitting projects from mobilisation through to completion
  • Deliver projects within live shopping centres and operational retail environments
  • Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers
  • Manage project programmes, budgets, and procurement
  • Liaise with shopping centre management, landlords, and Building Control
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, permits, and site governance requirements
  • Provide regular progress reporting and client communication
  • Maintain high standards of quality, compliance, and programme delivery
Requirements
  • Strong background in retail fit-out or shop fitting project management
  • Proven experience delivering projects in shopping centres or other live retail environments
  • Experience managing multiple stakeholders, programmes, and site teams
  • Good understanding of retail construction processes and approvals
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel nationwide as projects require
  • SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid preferred
Package
  • £70,000 £80,000 salary
  • Company package
  • Opportunity to deliver projects for major retail brands across the UK
  • A growing pipeline of complex, high-profile retail fit-out projects