Project Manager (Food Retail)

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Our client has a proven track record working on all types of fit out projects throughout the UK. When they mobilise their fully integrated delivery team they work together to de–risk projects with Clients, integrating design and manufacturing with logistics to accelerate project delivery. This combined, in–house strategy reduces the risks associated with a traditional, fragmented approach to construction; delivering faster programmes and providing greater certainty to their Clients.

Our client are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of food retail construction projects across London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from pre–construction through to handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role will involve working on a mix of base build, refurbishment, and fit–out projects within the food retail sector, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and other retail environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage food retail construction projects from inception through to completion and handover.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets, procurement, and resource planning.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Manage works within live trading environments while minimising disruption to operations.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reports.
• Coordinate design information and resolve technical and construction issues.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Manage commissioning, testing, snagging, and final handover processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering food retail, supermarket, retail, or fast–track commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of base build, refurbishment, and fit–out construction.
• Experience managing projects within live operational environments.
• Excellent programme management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project workstreams effectively.