Site- Based Project Manager

Job Title: Site-Based Project Manager

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Ideally South of the UK (Greater London preferred, but open to candidates willing to work in London regularly)

Salary: £55,000 + Car Allowance

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Site-Based Project Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced team delivering refurbishment and refit projects on the account. The role is predominantly London-based, with national travel required on occasion.

The ideal candidate will come from a Shopfitting or Joinery background and have experience managing high-value retail refurbishment projects. You'll be responsible for overseeing all on-site project operations, ensuring timely delivery, safety compliance, and quality standards across the board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver retail refurbishment and fit-out projects (typically valued at £2 million+)

   

• Work on a variety of store sections including cafés, clothing, home, tills, and home areas

   

• Operate primarily on live sites with a mix of day and night shifts

   

• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams

   

• Ensure all health & safety regulations are followed, including site inductions and toolbox talks

   

• Liaise closely with the client and internal teams to meet project milestones

   

• Report progress, manage budgets, and maintain high-quality standards

   

• Travel nationwide as required, though the majority of projects are London-based

   

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a site-based project management role within retail fit-out or refurbishment

   

• Ideally from a shopfitting background

   

• Must be comfortable managing both day and night shifts on live retail sites

   

• Strong understanding of construction elements, including civils, M&E, and general building

   

• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills

   

Additional Info:

• Candidate must be comfortable working full-time on-site

   

Interested?

If you're a proactive, hands-on project manager with experience in shopfitting or retail refurbishments and are ready to lead high-profile projects, we'd love to hear from you.