Retail Project Manager

Overview

Are you an experienced Retail Construction Project Manager in East Anglia looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting an accomplished Project Manager to lead retail fit-out, refurbishment, and new build schemes for major retail clients across East Anglia. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with strong project delivery, pre-contract planning, and cost control skills to oversee high-profile retail programmes from conception to completion in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and the wider region.

Our client is a respected regional construction company delivering high-quality projects across sectors with a specialist focus on retail construction in East Anglia. Known for its commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction, the business manages multi-store roll out programmes, rebrands, refurbishments, and new build retail units for national brands. With a supportive team culture and a strong focus on professional development, the company offers opportunities for career progression, training, and hands-on experience across a variety of retail construction disciplines.

Role

Retail Project Manager: As a Project Manager in East Anglia, you will be responsible for planning, procuring, and managing multiple retail construction projects from pre-contract through to final handover. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage subcontractors, and ensure that all works comply with contractual, safety, and brand standards. If you’re looking for a challenging retail construction role with opportunities for career progression and professional growth, this is the perfect opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract Planning – develop procurement schedules, design release programmes, enabling works plans, and coordinate tender settlement/pre-contract documentation specifically for retail clients.
• Compliance & Brand Standards – ensure all works meet employer requirements, planning and building regulations, and individual retailer specifications.
• Cost Control – assist QS with procurement of materials and subcontract packages, monitor project budgets and KPIs.
• Programme Delivery – produce and maintain project administration, construction programmes, and risk management documents to ensure on-time store openings.
• Quality & CIMS – drive compliance with CIMS processes, quality standards, and continual improvement across retail project teams.
• Health, Safety & Environment – produce H&S plans, RAMS, SWMP, fire plans, and site inductions; monitor and implement remedial actions across fast-track retail sites.
• Leadership & Communication – lead project teams, mentor junior staff, liaise with retail clients, consultants, and the supply chain, and chair progress meetings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering retail construction, fit-out or refurbishment projects.
• Strong planning, programming, and project management skills, ideally in fast-track, multi-site environments.
• Knowledge of building regulations, structural principles, and construction techniques.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to manage retail stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and (ideally) Asta Powerproject.
• Valid UK driving licence and CSCS Manager or Professionally Qualified card.
• Desirable: Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management (or equivalent).
• Desirable: Membership of or working towards CIOB.
• Desirable: Knowledge of CIMS quality and document controls.
• Desirable: Experience of national roll-out programmes or multi-store retail frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between 45k-65k depending on experience
• Car allowance or company car
• Pension scheme and healthcare
• Professional training and career progression opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile retail brands and multi-site projects with a reputable contractor