Retail Project Manager – Stratford

Overview

In this role you will lead the delivery of retail construction and fit-out projects at a major Stratford shopping centre. You will coordinate design, procurement and construction programmes, while managing contractors and stakeholders in a live retail environment. The role combines hands-on project delivery with strong commercial oversight to meet opening deadlines and budgets. You will work closely with clients, centre management and design teams to ensure quality and compliance. This is a delivery-focused opportunity to shape retail spaces from pre-construction through to handover and post-completion reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail construction, fit-out and refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Coordinate design development, technical information, procurement and construction programmes
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Oversee project costs, variations, progress reporting, risk management and programme performance
• Coordinate landlord requirements, tenant interfaces, site access and construction activities within a live shopping centre
• Monitor quality, health and safety, compliance, snagging and defects through to practical completion
• Liaise with clients, retailers, design teams, centre management and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed specifications, commercial objectives and opening deadlines

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within retail construction, commercial fit-out or refurbishment
• Strong experience delivering Design & Build projects
• Solid understanding of construction programmes, procurement, subcontractor management and commercial project delivery
• Experience coordinating design teams and managing construction from pre-construction through to handover
• Previous experience delivering retail units, store fit-outs or projects within shopping centres and live commercial environments
• Strong communication, organisation, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects against demanding deadlines

• strong communication
• organisation
• problem-solving
• design coordination
• programme management
• procurement

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