At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting retail projects from concept to completion, ensuring top-notch delivery.
- Company: Agile Retail, a dynamic player in the retail industry with major global brands.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced holidays, quarterly socials, and a vibrant office culture.
- Other info: Join a thriving team with excellent career growth and a fun work atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment with creative ownership.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing retail or experiential projects and strong communication skills.
Location: Hammersmith, LONDON
Contract: Full Time - Permanent
Contract Type: 4 days office / field & 1 day WFH
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum plus competitive bonus & benefits
Benefits: Enhanced Holiday, Quarterly Socials & Thriving Business
Who We Are
At Agile Retail, we operate stores, build brands and support some of the world's most recognisable retail businesses. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to sit at the centre of our creative and build operation - taking ownership of retail fit outs, pop-ups, branded environments and experiential activations from concept through to completion.
This is not a traditional project management role. No two days are the same and the right person will thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where ownership, commercial awareness, creative thinking, problem solving and strong execution genuinely matter.
The Senior Project Manager Role:
- Own the end-to-end delivery of retail fit outs, branded environments, pop-ups and experiential activations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest possible standard.
- Own the delivery of retail fit outs, branded environments, pop-ups and experiential activations from brief through to completion.
- Take client briefs and turn them into clear, deliverable project plans.
- Carry out site surveys and feasibility assessments.
- Advise on build methods, materials and technical requirements.
- Build project budgets, Bills of Materials and manage project costs.
- Source suppliers, compare quotations and value engineer where appropriate.
- Prepare proposals, installation plans and client presentations for approval.
- Lead client communication, weekly WIP meetings and stakeholder updates.
- Brief design, production and installation teams throughout project delivery.
- Approve drawings, samples and technical specifications.
- Coordinate logistics, deliveries, site readiness and installation schedules.
- Act as the onsite point of contact during installations, resolving issues quickly while maintaining quality.
- Complete snagging, project handovers and final project documentation.
What's In It For The Senior Project Manager?
- Fast-growing retail business working with major global brands.
- High exposure to clients, creative teams, production teams and retail partners.
- A role with real ownership across retail fit outs, branded environments and experiential projects.
- Energetic, entrepreneurial culture where pace and accountability matter.
- Genuine variety across creative production, installations, live environments and retail activations.
- The opportunity to shape how Agile Retail delivers exceptional retail experiences as the business grows.
Company Benefits
- Dress down office environment.
- Office gym / communal bar / cafe / dog friendly office / outdoor terrace.
- Quarterly company bonus.
- Enhanced paid holiday.
- Booze bar & snack area.
- Regular work socials inc summer & Christmas parties.
- Wellbeing allowance.
The Role Would Suit Someone Who Is:
- Experienced managing retail, experiential, interiors, live events or creative production projects.
- Confident leading projects from concept through to completion with full ownership.
- Commercially aware with experience managing budgets, timelines and project profitability.
- An excellent communicator who enjoys building long-term client relationships.
- Organised and comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects.
- Confident coordinating design, production and installation teams.
- Comfortable managing onsite delivery within fast-paced live environments.
- Solutions focused with excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional retail environments and customer experiences.
Bonus Points If You Have Experience With:
- SketchUp or AutoCAD.
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign).
- Print, POS or fixture production.
- Health & Safety site standards and CDM processes.
- Joinery, fabrication and manufacturing workflows.
- An established network of trusted build and production suppliers.
Part project leader. Part retail expert. Part client partner.
Senior Project Manager in London employer: Agile Retail
Agile Retail is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in the heart of Oxford Street, our flagship store provides a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team while enjoying competitive salaries and bonuses, all within a supportive environment that values innovation and customer satisfaction.
