Project Manager

Matalan; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of store refresh and opening projects. The successful candidate will manage budgets and timelines, coordinate teams, and ensure high standards of quality and safety. Ideal for someone experienced in retail projects who can adapt under pressure, this role offers competitive benefits including discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Thrive Recognition Scheme

Wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Retail Rewards platform

Pension Scheme

Career development access

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing retail store projects from new openings to major refreshes.
• Strong collaboration skills to align multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Confidence in managing suppliers and contractors for high-quality execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of store refresh and opening projects.
• Coordinate contractors and cross-functional teams for seamless execution.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and on-site quality and safety standards.

Skills

Managing retail store projects

Collaboration skills

Supplier management

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving ability

Excellent communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of store refresh and opening projects.
• Coordinate contractors and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage budgets, timelines and on-site quality and safety standards.
• Partner with Store and Regional Managers to ensure operational readiness for launch.
• Review project outcomes, track performance, and identify opportunities to improve future rollouts.
• Support shrink and compliance initiatives to reduce loss and improve store performance.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations and health & safety requirements.
• This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, builds strong relationships, and takes pride in delivering projects that enhance customer experience and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing retail store projects – from new openings to major refreshes.
• Strong collaboration skills, able to align multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver shared goals.
• Confidence managing suppliers and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Commercial awareness, understanding how store layout and experience drive sales performance.
• Problem-solving ability and agility, staying calm under pressure and adapting quickly when plans change.
• Excellent communication skills, keeping everyone informed and engaged throughout each stage of delivery.

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% colleague discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business