Project Manager – Retail Design

On behalf of a leading local retail design agency we are looking for a talented Project Manager with a passion for delivering innovative and creative display solutions.

Working alongside the design team and reporting to the Account Director, the successful candidate will use their POS/POP industry expertise and excellent project management skills to organise and deliver a fantastic final installation. You will be responsible for delivering assigned projects on scheme, within budget and to the highest standards.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Managing and running the fast turnaround of projects for luxury and high-profile brands, keeping to a specified timescale, quality and budget
• Taking responsibility for retail projects from design through to installation
• Recording, costing and managing projects and variations of the project as they change
• Producing work programmes and schedules
• Liaising with and booking contractors and other external resources
• Negotiating with suppliers
• Liaising with the design team, installation team and all other key departments
• Attending client meetings and site installations to oversee project completion
• Ensuring all required administration and Health and Safety documentation is correct throughout.

Skills and experience required:

• Extensive experience in a similar Project Management role within a retail design and installation business
• Thorough, in-depth knowledge of the retail design sector, with an up-to-date awareness of trends and industry developments
• Sound understanding of the design and manufacturing processes
• Experience of using AutoCAD would be an advantage, although not essential
• Skilled at carrying a project through its critical path, reliably meeting deadlines
• IT proficient, with a good knowledge of MS Office
• Self-motivated, with a “can-do” approach to any challenge, and a commitment to finding solutions
• A full, clean driving licence is necessary for the requirements of this role

Hours of work:

• Monday to Friday, 9.00 – 5.00pm
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required; this is paid overtime

Salary and benefits:

• £27,000 – £35,000
• Car parking
• 20 days’ annual leave (+8 bank holidays)