Project Manager in Loughborough

We’re delighted to be recruiting a Project Manager on behalf of a well‑established business specialising in retail display and fixture programmes for leading FMCG and retail brands. This Project Manager job offers the opportunity to play a key role in taking creative concepts through to fully delivered in‑store solutions, working closely with internal teams, suppliers and installers across the UK and internationally.

• £42k–£45k plus car allowance
• Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm (3.30pm finish on Fridays)
• Mostly office based, with flexibility for some hybrid working around client visits
• Free on‑site parking
• Competitive benefits package and clear development opportunities

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day delivery of multiple retail display and fixture projects, ensuring milestones, budgets and timelines are met
• Support Account Managers across live FMCG and retail brand programmes from quotation through to rollout
• Translate creative concepts and technical drawings into clear manufacturing briefs and production plans
• Liaise with design, engineering and production teams to ensure specifications are accurate and achievable
• Coordinate suppliers, contractors and installers across the UK, Europe and the Far East as required
• Oversee production, quality control, packing, logistics, installations and post‑installation snagging
• Track costs, approvals and progress using internal project management systems, providing clear updates to stakeholders

Required skills and experience

• Proven experience in a Project Manager role or production coordination position within retail display, POS or fixture manufacturing
• Strong technical understanding of materials, finishes and manufacturing processes, including metal, joinery, plastics and print
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working with internal production teams, external suppliers and installation partners
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and project tracking or management tools
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits and installations as part of this Project Manager vacancy