Project Manager — Luxury Retail Architecture ML Projects is hiring a Project Manager to lead luxury retail fitouts from RIBA Stage 2 through handover. Projects run £350k to £2m+, for brands including Hermès, Givenchy, Canada Goose, ON Running, New Balance, and Foot Locker, across the UK and Europe. You will run multiple concurrent projects as the primary client contact, from design development through to store opening. The scope covers design coordination, statutory approvals, procurement, construction delivery, handover, and commissioning. You will chair project and site meetings, appoint and manage specialist consultants (MEP, structural, fire, acoustic) prepare Bills of Quantities and run tender processes, track expenditure against CAPEX, and lead an internal team of two or three designers and coordinators. Manage the full project lifecycle, RIBA Stages 2–7, from design development to handover. Serve as primary client contact for luxury brand representatives, property teams, and retail operations. Handle Building Control submissions and liaise with Approved Inspectors. Track project expenditure against CAPEX budgets, flagging variations and maintaining forecasts. mentor Project Coordinators. Manage handover including snagging, O&M documentation, commissioning certificates, and consent to trade. Three or more years managing luxury or premium retail fitouts in the UK. Direct experience leading projects through RIBA Stages 2–7. Track record on projects £350k–£2m+, delivered to fixed opening dates. Hands-on with Building Control submissions for retail premises. Practical understanding of UK Building Regulations as they apply to retail fitouts — particularly Parts B, L, and M. Experience managing consultant teams and contractor relationships. Comfortable running Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent PM tooling. Experience across UK and European markets, and familiarity with international building standards. Familiarity with JCT contract administration. Background with major luxury fashion, beauty, or premium lifestyle brands. Experience with Listed Building and Conservation Area applications. Send a CV and a short covering note to jobs@ml-projects.Three or four paragraphs is enough: the projects you have run, the brands, the value bands, and why this role interests you. ML Projects is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
Site Manager || Retail projects || Perm in London employer: ML PROJECTS UK
At ML Projects, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the luxury retail fit-out sector. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on prestigious projects across the UK and Europe, all while being supported by a leadership team that values your expertise and input. Join us to be part of a company that not only delivers flagship-standard execution but also invests in your career development and well-being.
