Senior Project Manager - Retail Construction (South / Midlands)
Salary: £75,000 + Car Allowance & Healthcare + Mileage
Location: Hybrid-Home working-Visiting sites across the South West/South East/London and Midlands region
Projects: £1M-£8M retail refurbishment & fit‑out schemes
Role Overview
A senior-level Contracts Manager is required to lead multiple retail construction schemes across the South East, South West, and Midlands. The role focuses on delivering medium-to-large supermarket and retail refurbishment projects, typically ranging from £1M to £8M in value. Work is spread across locations such as London, Swindon, Doncaster, and the wider M4 corridor.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end‑to‑end delivery of retail refurbishment and fit‑out projects (£1M-£8M).
* Manage 2-3 site teams, typically including 2x Project Managers and 3x Site Managers.
* Attend scope meetings and pre‑start design meetings with clients and internal teams.
* Work closely with QS and planners to develop robust project programmes.
* Oversee pre‑construction activities, including design coordination and risk reviews.
* Ensure compliance with client standards, site procedures, and programme milestones.
* Provide weekly progress reporting to senior leadership.
* Manage subcontractors, supply chain partners, and small specialist shopfitting contractors.
* Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
* Travel regularly across the South / Midlands, with occasional stay‑away requirements.
Experience & Skills Required
* Proven track record delivering supermarket or large‑format retail projects.
* Strong understanding of retail fit‑out, refurbishment, phasing, and live‑environment constraints.
* Experience managing multiple concurrent schemes.
* Confident leading pre‑construction activities and design coordination.
* Ability to manage site teams and subcontractors effectively.
* Strong communication and client‑facing skills.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region
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