Site- Based Project Manager
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | EC1V 4JD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 70605-64706 |
Summary
Job Title: Site-Based Project Manager
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Ideally South of the UK (Greater London preferred, but open to candidates willing to work in London regularly)
Salary: £55,000 + Car Allowance
Overview:
We are currently recruiting for a Site-Based Project Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced team delivering refurbishment and refit projects on the account. The role is predominantly London-based, with national travel required on occasion.
The ideal candidate will come from a Shopfitting or Joinery background and have experience managing high-value retail refurbishment projects. You'll be responsible for overseeing all on-site project operations, ensuring timely delivery, safety compliance, and quality standards across the board.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and deliver retail refurbishment and fit-out projects (typically valued at £2 million+)
• Work on a variety of store sections including cafés, clothing, home, tills, and home areas
• Operate primarily on live sites with a mix of day and night shifts
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
• Ensure all health & safety regulations are followed, including site inductions and toolbox talks
• Liaise closely with the client and internal teams to meet project milestones
• Report progress, manage budgets, and maintain high-quality standards
• Travel nationwide as required, though the majority of projects are London-based
Key Requirements:
• Proven experience in a site-based project management role within retail fit-out or refurbishment
• Ideally from a shopfitting background
• Must be comfortable managing both day and night shifts on live retail sites
• Strong understanding of construction elements, including civils, M&E, and general building
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
Additional Info:
• Candidate must be comfortable working full-time on-site
Interested?
If you're a proactive, hands-on project manager with experience in shopfitting or retail refurbishments and are ready to lead high-profile projects, we'd love to hear from you.