Project Manager - Construction & Retail Fit Out

Project Manager (Construction & Retail Fit-Out)

HW Interim Solutions are supporting a well-established retail operator in the appointment of an Interim Project Manager to lead the delivery of retail fit-out and construction projects across a portfolio of travel hub locations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced environment delivering retail stores, food & beverage outlets and customer-facing commercial spaces within complex operational settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of retail fit-out and construction projects from concept through to handover.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across airport and travel hub locations.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets and delivery plans.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers and specialist stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Manage landlord, operational and regulatory approvals within highly regulated environments.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Support store opening programmes, snagging, handover and operational readiness activities.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering retail fit-out, refurbishment or construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Experience working within airports, travel retail, transport hubs, shopping centres or other high-footfall operational environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across operational, commercial and construction teams.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, procurement processes and project controls.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Strong commercial awareness with responsibility for budgets, forecasting and cost control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within fast-paced environments.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working with airport authorities, landlords or concession operators.
• Knowledge of operational constraints within live trading environments.
• Professional qualification in Construction, Engineering or Project Management (APM, PRINCE2, PMP, RICS or similar).

This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-profile projects within a dynamic international retail environment, working closely with operational teams, global stakeholders and external delivery partners.

6 month engagement

Role offered on day rate basis, outside of IR35