Overview

Senior Project Manager - Retail Fit Out | Leicester Area (Head Office: Syston, Leicester) | Nationwide Contracts | Blue-Chip Clients. Are you a project manager who's ready to join a dynamic fit-out and refurbishment business with real craft, reputation, and ambition? We represent a growing interior fit-out, shopfitting and POS manufacturer & installer that works with high profile global retail and commercial brands, design agencies and multi-site roll-outs. They specialise in everything from retail stores and bespoke displays (POS) to full interior fit-outs. Their site manufacture facilities (joinery, spraying, metal work etc.), tight client relationships, and end-to-end project delivery make them a leader in delivering high quality, cost-efficient projects. They are now seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large retail fit-out contracts across the UK. If you\'re experienced, organised, client-facing, and ready to oversee projects from quote to install, this could be the perfect move.

What’s in it for you

• Work with big name retail and commercial clients, delivering stand-out store roll-outs, POS roll-outs, and refurbishment works.
• Be part of a business that combines in-house manufacture, bespoke joinery/metal work, and on-site installation, giving you real control over quality and delivery.
• Role based out of Leicester head office with regular travel to sites nationwide.
• Competitive salary, benefits and chances to grow your career as the company continues to secure blue chip clients and expand.

What we\'re looking for in the Senior Project Manager

• Substantial experience managing large retail fit-out and refurbishment contracts (multi-site roll-outs an advantage).
• Project Manager with strong track record of delivery: on time, within budget, excellent quality.
• Prince2 qualification desirable.
• High competence in cost control, value engineering, risk management.
• Strong leadership: able to manage site teams, subcontractors, supply chain.
• Excellent communication skills: client liaison, internal teams, reporting.

Key responsibilities of a Senior Project Manager in commercial fit-out & refurbishment

• Oversee the full project life cycle: from survey / brief through manufacturing, installation / shopfitting, to handover.
• Manage overall project budget, forecasting, cost control and value engineering.
• Develop, maintain and drive project programmes to meet deadlines across multiple sites.
• Supervise and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and in-house manufacturing (joinery / metalwork / spray / finishing).
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality assurance, environmental standards.
• Act as main point of contact with clients: build relationships, manage expectations, negotiate changes.
• Monitor and manage procurement, supply chain logistics, materials lead times.
• Troubleshoot issues: resolve delays, contract disputes, site challenges.
• Produce regular project reports & updates for senior management and clients.
• Maintain close collaboration between design, production, site, and client teams to ensure coherence.
• Ensure installations (POS, shopfitting, interiors) meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement: cost savings, process efficiencies, risk mitigation, and client satisfaction.

If you\'re a project manager who\'s passionate about delivering high-impact retail fit-outs, thrives under pressure, loves managing complexity, and wants to grow with a company that values craft and excellence, then this is your moment. Apply now and become the Senior Project Manager who delivers standout retail spaces across the UK.