Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGERLuxury Retail Fit-Out and New Store ConstructionSalary: up to £75,000 per annum, dependent on experienceLocation: Central LondonJob Type: PermanentSector: Retail construction, fit-out, luxury fashionAbout the ConsultancyA London-based retail project management consultancy delivering store refurbishment and new store construction for market leading high street and luxury brands, both in the UK and internationally.The work spans concept stores through to international flagships, and the team is built around long-standing client relationships, technical depth, and a genuinely high standard of service.The RoleAs a Project Manager, you'll take responsibility for leading the delivery of store refurbishment and new store construction projects from inception through to completion.You'll provide guidance and leadership to internal and external teams alike, including clients, designers, consultants, and contractors, holding the programme, the cost, and the quality together while delivering a market leading standard of service.What matters mostStrong experience and knowledge of luxury fashion retail is the key requirement for this role.You'll understand how luxury fashion brands operate and what they expect on site: brand standards and guidelines applied without compromise, close working with in-house and global design teams, high specification finishes, joinery, stone, metalwork, lighting, and visual merchandising, and the level of detailing and tolerance a flagship demands. You'll also be familiar with the practical realities of prime retail locations, including landlord and centre requirements, restricted access and out-of-hours working, and delivering around live trading.Experience across a range of retail formats in the UK and internationally is important, but it is the luxury fashion end of the market where you'll need real depth.This might be the role for you if you have...Strong experience and knowledge of luxury fashion retail, including fit-out, refurbishment, and new store deliveryA comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both architectural design and construction, including statutory requirements, structural awareness, and technical servicesProject management or related experience, with a proven ability to execute projects and follow throughAn understanding and some experience of contract administration, with JCT knowledge preferable, though training can be providedThe ability to deal with pressure and work through problems in a calm, considered fashionExcellent interpersonal and communication skills at every level of the project chain, with the ability to be robust where necessary and diplomatic when called forExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to develop effective working relationships with internal colleagues and external partiesExceptional attention to detailExceptional problem solving skillsExceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple competing demandsA focus on process improvementA self-motivated, team player mentalitySensitivity to design and brandWhat's on offer...Market leading high street and luxury brand name clientsVariety of projects, from concept stores through to international flagship retailGood people and a positive atmosphereAn environment that encourages learning and developmentColleagues with years of experience to learn fromA sociable, multicultural teamFlexibility to work in a dynamic environmentThe team believes that if we're going to spend so much of the day at work, it should be alongside great, like-minded, creative, and happy people. If that sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.