Project Intern – Retail Construction Projects
Industry: Designer Collectible Pieces
Location: Canary Wharf, London (On-site)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
About POP MART
Founded in 2010, POP MART is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, and designer toy culture evangelism, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain. Alongside our original and iconic IPs such as Molly, Hirono, Skullpanda, and LABUBU, POP MART collaborates with world-class brands including Disney, Universal Studios, and Sanrio to create collectible art pieces loved by fans worldwide.
POP MART has established a strong presence across Europe—including the UK, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. As part of our ongoing expansion, we are focused on opening new stores in high-potential markets and strengthening our operational infrastructure across the region.
For more information, please visit our website or our LinkedIn career page.
What to Expect
POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young, multicultural, and collaborative team where you can expect to:
* Gain hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of retail construction projects—from concept through to store opening.
* Work closely with international teams, consultants, and contractors.
* Receive structured training in project coordination, documentation control, and retail development processes.
* Contribute meaningfully to the company’s rapid growth and expansion across Europe.
Benefits
POP MART offers our employees:
* Selected POP MART collectibles as monthly appreciation gifts.
* A structured bonus scheme aligned with company and individual performance.
* Comprehensive training and development programmes.
* Regular team social events.
* Paid rest breaks.
The Role and Candidate
As part of our expanding Construction team, we are seeking a Project Intern – Retail Construction Projects to support the successful delivery of new store openings, refurbishments, and retail fit-out projects across the UK.
In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers to ensure all project administration, documentation, and reporting processes run smoothly. You will liaise with internal departments and external partners to help maintain project quality, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone aiming to develop a career in construction project management or retail development within a dynamic, fast-growing global brand.
Responsibilities
Project Administration
* Assist Project Managers throughout all project phases, from design and procurement to construction and handover.
* Coordinate and support project meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action points.
* Support procurement activities by organising supplier information and tracking contracts, purchase orders, quotes, and invoices.
* Assist in monitoring project costs and preparing information for stakeholder reviews.
* Coordinate with departments such as Legal, Finance, Audit, Construction, and Design to facilitate smooth approval processes.
Document Control
* Maintain and manage project documentation including drawings, specifications, permits, and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
* Set up and manage digital filing systems (e.g., SharePoint, Procore, Asite, or similar).
* Ensure clear version control so all stakeholders are working with the latest approved documents.
Key Requirements
Essential
* Experience in a Project Administration, Document Control, or Project Support role—ideally within construction consultancy, retail fit-outs, or property development.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
* High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
Desirable
* Experience within a retail construction environment or multi-site rollout programmes.
* Familiarity with UK project documentation standards.
* Basic understanding of construction terminology, processes, and contracts.
* Full professional proficiency in English; additional languages such as French, German, Spanish, or Chinese are beneficial.
Nice To Have
* Highly organised, methodical, and detail-oriented.
* Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-driven.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* Professional, responsible, and discreet when handling sensitive information.
Your Application
If this opportunity interests you, please apply with your updated CV via “Apply Now” or email us at eu.hr@popmart.com.