Retail Project Manager

About the role

The Retail Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of custom joinery and interior fit‑out projects for retail environments. Reporting to senior leadership, you will independently drive projects from award through handover, ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Organise project kick‑off meetings with internal departments and fit‑out teams, aligning scope, schedule and expectations.
• Conduct site assessments, surveys, and photography to capture loading zones, dimensions and site‑specific constraints.
• Perform on‑site setting‑out and marking of joinery equipment when required.
• Address technical queries from clients or general contractors throughout the manufacturing and installation phases.
• 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 daily communication between fit‑out teams, factory personnel and client representatives, escalating discrepancies promptly.
• Observe installations, report needed adjustments to equipment, and support continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of experience with reputable joinery manufacturing or interior fit‑out companies.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Self‑driven, highly responsible and capable of independent decision‑making.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Team‑player who can identify strengths and weaknesses and drive performance improvements.

Required skills

• MS Projects (project scheduling and tracking)