Project Manager – Fit Out

Job Title: Project Manager – Fit out
Location: Ivybridge (Office-Based with National Travel)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum + Benefits

About the Role:

As Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating the closure and refurbishment process for food retail units across the UK. This includes surveying stores, preparing detailed scopes of work, planning and programming schedules, and ensuring all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

The role is hands-on, combining office-based coordination at the Ivybridge office with site-based management across the UK. All travel expenses are covered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end process of food retail unit closures, reopening, and permanent closures.
• Survey sites to assess requirements and produce detailed scope of works.
• Plan and programme works, including logistics and scheduling for store equipment removals and reinstallations.
• Oversee the removal of equipment (shelving, fridges, lighting, HVAC), coordinating relocation to the warehouse for refurbishment, before scheduling equipment back into stores.
• Prepare and manage inventories to track equipment and materials.
• Ensure all necessary management plans are in place, including health & safety documentation and site management plans.
• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager/Lead to ensure client expectations are met.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to maintain delivery schedules and meet programme milestones.
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety regulations and company policies.

Key Requirements (Skills & Experience)

• SMSTS and CSCS Card (essential).
• Strong background in construction, shopfitting, or fast-paced refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing multi-site projects across large geographical areas.
• Strong surveying and site management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in programming, planning, and logistics management.
• Comfortable being hands-on, both in the office and on-site.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum.
• Access to company pool car.
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell holidays.
• Private medical cover (contributory at £10 per week).
• Death in service cover.
• Mental health and wellbeing support programmes.
• All travel expenses paid for national store visits.