HW Interim Solutions are supporting a well-established retail operator in the appointment of an Interim Project Manager to lead the delivery of retail fit-out and construction projects across a portfolio of travel hub locations.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced environment delivering retail stores, food & beverage outlets and customer-facing commercial spaces within complex operational settings.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the full lifecycle delivery of retail fit-out and construction projects from concept through to handover.
* Manage multiple concurrent projects across airport and travel hub locations.
* Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets and delivery plans.
* Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers and specialist stakeholders throughout project delivery.
* Manage landlord, operational and regulatory approvals within highly regulated environments.
* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
* Monitor project costs, forecasts and commercial performance.
* Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
* Support store opening programmes, snagging, handover and operational readiness activities.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience delivering retail fit-out, refurbishment or construction projects from inception through to completion.
* Experience working within airports, travel retail, transport hubs, shopping centres or other high-footfall operational environments.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across operational, commercial and construction teams.
* Good understanding of construction contracts, procurement processes and project controls.
* Experience managing contractors, consultants and supply chain partners.
* Strong commercial awareness with responsibility for budgets, forecasting and cost control.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within fast-paced environments.
Highly Desirable
* Experience working with airport authorities, landlords or concession operators.
* Knowledge of operational constraints within live trading environments.
* Professional qualification in Construction, Engineering or Project Management (APM, PRINCE2, PMP, RICS or similar).
This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-profile projects within a dynamic international retail environment, working closely with operational teams, global stakeholders and external delivery partners.
Role offered on day rate basis, outside of IR35
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