Project Manager

Architecture co; Chichester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build consultancy in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will manage quality, cost, and timelines while collaborating with internal teams and clients. With a focus on retail and commercial environments, this role demands strong project management skills and a degree in a relevant discipline. The firm fosters a creative workplace culture and offers a salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience, alongside career development opportunities.

Benefits

Creative working environment

Career development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification project management experience in retail or commercial environments.
• Strong understanding of shopfitting and commercial construction processes.
• Confident reviewing technical drawings and construction details.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from feasibility to handover.
• Prepare scopes of work and detailed programmes.
• Manage tender processes and contracts.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Project Manager Job in Worcester. Join an award-winning retail and commercial design & build business with a strong forward pipeline through 2026 and beyond, delivering high-quality projects for leading brands in a collaborative and creative environment.

Established in 2004, this successful and award-winning Retail and Commercial Design + Build consultancy delivers end-to-end solutions across design, build and refurbishment. Known for purposeful design, collaborative integrity and enduring quality, the business works with premium clients to create engaging commercial spaces that balance creativity, functionality and customer experience. With a strong pipeline of work secured well into the future, the team continues to grow while maintaining a close-knit, values-led culture.

Role & Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of projects from feasibility through to handover, ensuring successful delivery against programme, cost and quality targets
• Prepare scopes of work, specifications, tender documentation and detailed programmes from architectural drawings
• Manage tender processes including analysis, negotiation and agreement of costs
• Administer contracts acting as Project Manager, Employer's Agent or Contract Administrator as required
• Oversee financial control including purchase orders, cost reporting and final account agreement
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, HSE requirements and statutory approvals
• Manage internal teams, consultants and contractors to ensure coordinated project delivery
• Attend and lead client, consultant, contractor and authority meetings
• Support the Site Manager to ensure high-quality, timely site delivery
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat and new business

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification project management experience within retail or commercial environments
• Degree-qualified in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of shopfitting and commercial construction processes
• Confident reviewing technical drawings and construction details
• Clear knowledge of legislation impacting building contracts
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong financial, commercial and numeracy skills
• Methodical and organised approach with strong problem-solving ability
• High proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to open and read AutoCAD or equivalent design software
• Awareness of sustainable materials, innovations and digital solutions in design

What you get back

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Creative and collaborative open-plan working environment
• Opportunity to work on projects for leading global brands
• Flexible approach to work-life balance
• Support, training and career development opportunities
• Company pension scheme

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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