Project Manager – Office Based Location: Manchester / North West, United Kingdom Salary: £40,000 phone & expenses Up Front Recruitment are working with a leading retail design and manufacturing company, established in 1907 and still delivering innovative solutions to some of the UK’s biggest high street retailers. We are looking for an Office Based Project Manager to join them in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to build their career in the retail design industry, working with a business that has supplied award-winning store equipment and modular retail solutions for over 30 years. The Role As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering projects from concept through to completion. Your responsibilities will include: * Managing projects with contract values between £100K and £1M * Dealing directly with PLC retail clients on purchasing, installation, and delivery of shop equipment * Overseeing project execution and managing project timelines * Coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders * Managing budgets and ensuring value engineering at every stage * Scheduling and expediting project activities * Providing regular updates to senior management * Occasional minimal travel to client sites as required You will report directly to the Contracts Manager, working alongside a supportive team of three senior managers. Initially, you will spend two months shadowing an experienced person in this position. Requirements * Strong Project Management skills, with experience managing project timelines and budgets * Knowledge of expediting, inspections, and logistics management * Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities * Strong communication and leadership skills * Ability to work full-time on-site in the Manchester area * Degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or related discipline preferred * Previous experience within the retail design, fit-out, or related industry is desirable What’s on Offer * £40,000 salary * Phone and expenses provided * Minimal travel * Industry-recognised training and site certification opportunities * Immediate start available Apply today to find out more