Fit Out Project Manager (Retail/Construction)

  • The Talent Locker
  • 23/01/2026
Contractor Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager - Retail Fit Out (Corporate Real Estate)
Rate: £350 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London (primarily onsite, some flexibility)
Contract Length: 12 months

Overview
This contract role sits within the Corporate Real Estate environment, delivering retail design and build projects from concept through to completion. The Project Manager takes ownership of integrated project delivery, aligning design development with construction execution to ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget and quality expectations.

Operating within a small, high-performing team and supported by senior commercial and delivery leadership, the role offers hands-on responsibility across a strong pipeline of repeat retail projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end delivery of retail design & build projects

  • Primary client-facing point of contact

  • Coordination of designers, consultants and contractors

  • Programme management using ASTA or MS Project

  • Budget control, cost reporting and change management

  • Quality assurance, compliance, commissioning and handover

Skills & Experience

  • 3-5+ years' experience as a Project Manager within construction, fit-out or Corporate Real Estate

  • Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management

  • Commercial awareness and programme management expertise

  • Construction or surveying background

Desirable

  • Retail tenant fit-out experience

  • Quantity Surveying qualification

Why Apply

  • Strong pipeline of Corporate Real Estate and retail projects

  • Opportunity to operate in a close-knit, delivery-focused team

  • Potential for longer-term or permanent opportunity