Stratford, East London
Ongoing Contract: 9 – 12 months.
Rate: £350 Per day.
We are working with a major destination retail and mixed-use asset seeking an experienced Retail Project Manager to join their Centre Management team in Stratford.
This role sits within the Retail Delivery function and is responsible for managing the coordination, communication, compliance and delivery of retail units from agreement stage through to tenant fit-out and store opening.
The successful candidate will act as the key interface between tenants, consultants, leasing, construction, development and centre management teams to ensure units are delivered on programme, compliant and ready for trade.
Key Responsibilities
Manage retail delivery projects from pre-handover through to tenant opening
Produce and maintain detailed project delivery programmes
Ensure all key retail delivery milestones are achieved and documented
Coordinate communication between leasing, development, construction and operational teams
Manage tenant and consultant relationships throughout the fit-out process
Oversee change control procedures and monitor associated cost requests
Ensure Agreement for Lease obligations are fully captured and delivered
Work closely with design teams to ensure tenant designs align with programme and landlord requirements
Manage tenant access and unit handover procedures
Ensure all snagging and close-out items are completed efficiently
Maintain compliance with CDM, Health & Safety and landlord fit-out requirements
Monitor tenant contractor compliance with site rules and landlord constraints
Ensure statutory approvals and consent-to-trade obligations are achieved
Oversee commissioning and fit-out compliance processes
Support energy performance and sustainability compliance
Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement initiativesCandidate Requirements
Proven experience delivering retail, shopping centre or commercial fit-out projects
Strong understanding of landlord/tenant delivery processes
Experience managing multiple stakeholder groups simultaneously
Knowledge of Agreements for Lease and tenant coordination
Strong project programming and reporting capabilities
Understanding of CDM regulations and construction compliance
Experience within live operational environments preferred
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage fast-paced delivery programmes with multiple concurrent projectsThis is a great opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work and genuine long-term growth plans
Salary description
£325.00 - £350.00 per day