At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead retail fit-out projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Join Fit Out UK, a top contractor for major retail brands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with opportunities for genuine career development.
- Why this job: Work on high-profile projects and build strong client relationships.
- Qualifications: 2-5+ years in retail fit-out management and strong leadership skills.
Location: Remote / Nationwide Travel
Engagement: PAYE or Freelance
Salary / Rate: Competitive + Benefits
About Fit Out UK
Fit Out UK is a leading retail fit-out contractor delivering high-quality construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects for some of the UK’s best-known supermarket and high-street brands. Continued growth means we’re looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with strong supermarket / retail experience to join our team.
The Role
You’ll take full ownership of retail and commercial fit-out projects from initial scoping through to final handover — delivering safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with clients, commercial teams, procurement, designers and site teams, you’ll manage every stage of the project lifecycle while building and maintaining excellent client relationships on high-profile, nationwide schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion
- Coordinate programmes, surveys, drawings and site teams
- Monitor budgets, variations and project profitability
- Ensure full compliance with Building Regulations, CDM and Health & Safety requirements
- Lead subcontractors and internal teams to deliver successful outcomes
- Build strong client relationships and provide clear, regular progress updates
- Manage snagging, handover documentation and project close-out
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- 2-5+ years’ experience managing retail fit-out projects
- Strong commercial and project management skills
- Solid knowledge of Building Regulations and CDM
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Experience working in live retail environments
- Knowledge of BREEAM
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications
Why Join Fit Out UK?
- Competitive salary or day rate + benefits package
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
- Work on high-profile, nationwide retail projects for major supermarket and high-street brands
- Supportive team culture with genuine career development
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager ready to take on high-profile retail and commercial fit-out projects across the UK — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the Fit Out UK team.
Project Manager - Retail Construction employer: Fit Out UK
Fit Out UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can take ownership of high-value retail and commercial fit-out projects. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide clear progression opportunities and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, all while being based in the vibrant city of London.
