Retail Project Manager

About the role

The Retail Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of retail fit‑out and installation projects for a joinery manufacturing and interiors company. Reporting to senior leadership, the role requires overseeing multiple projects from award through to handover, ensuring timelines, quality, and stakeholder alignment.

Key responsibilities

• Organise project kick‑off meetings with internal departments and fit‑out teams, aligning scope, schedule and expectations.
• Conduct site assessments, surveys, and capture critical dimensions, loading zones and photographic records.
• Perform on‑site setting out and marking of joinery equipment when required.
• Address technical queries from clients, general contractors and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain project schedules using MS Projects, generate daily/weekly progress reports with photos, and submit them for review.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines without constant supervision.
• Facilitate communication between fit‑out crews, factory personnel and client representatives, escalating discrepancies promptly.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of experience in joinery manufacturing, interiors or retail installation project management.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage external stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills.
• Self‑driven, dependable and capable of delivering measurable improvements in efficiency.
• Team‑player who can identify strengths and weaknesses and motivate others in challenging situations.

Required skills

• MS Projects