Project Manager – Retail Fit-Out (M&S Account)
Location: East Yorkshire (Office-based with UK travel)
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum + Car/Allowance + 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Start Date: End of 2025 or January 2026
Company Overview
Our client is a highly respected retail specialist contractor, delivering fast-paced, high-quality projects nationwide. With a turnover exceeding £50 million, they are a cash-rich, family-feel business known for stability, long-term client relationships, and a strong commitment to their people.
Due to sustained growth and a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead major schemes within their M&S account.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established contractor at a pivotal time. The successful Project Manager will oversee two new projects commencing in January and February, before taking the lead on a flagship 100,000 sq ft M&S store in Harrogate, set to start in June/July 2026.
You’ll play a key role in planning, delivering, and managing multiple high-profile retail schemes, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the client’s exacting standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end delivery of retail fit-out and refurbishment projects.
Develop and manage programmes, budgets, and resourcing plans.
Ensure health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance across all sites.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
Oversee and coordinate site teams, driving performance and productivity.
Identify and mitigate project risks to maintain cost and programme certainty.
Chair progress meetings, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Support pre-construction planning for upcoming projects and contribute to cost and programme strategy.
About You
Proven experience as a Project Manager within the retail fit-out, refurbishment, or construction sectors.
Previous experience delivering projects for M&S or other major supermarkets (Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons) is highly desirable.
Strong technical understanding of fast-track retail environments.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive projects to successful completion.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contract delivery.
Relevant qualifications (HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management or equivalent).
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum
Company car or car allowance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Opportunity to join a cash-rich, family-run business with a close-knit culture
Involvement in flagship national retail projects with long-term career progression