Junior Project Manager

Description

Junior Project Manager

Location: UK (National Travel Required) Ideally based: Bristol / Birmingham / Gloucester Sector: Retail / QSR / Shopfitting / Gyms Reports to: Senior Project Manager

We're looking for an ambitious Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of UK roll-out projects across retail, QSR and gym fit-outs.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with early project experience who wants to develop their career in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. You'll work closely with a Senior Project Manager, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle.

The Role

You'll provide coordination and administrative support across all project stages, helping ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Pre-Acquisition & Feasibility Support

Assist in obtaining tenancy plans and building information

Help coordinate site surveys and engineer inspections

Track RFIs with landlords and agents

Support the review of draft leases and landlord approvals

Assist with concept layout and signage approvals

Support planning submissions (change of use, adverts, external alterations)

Help coordinate CDM Principal Designer and Building Control appointments

Assist in preparing initial cost estimates and programme timelines

Design & Procurement Support

Coordinate drawing revisions and document control

Issue tender packs to the supply chain

Arrange supplier site visits

Track utilities applications and incoming services

Support procurement of equipment and FF&E

Monitor stakeholder approvals and maintain approval trackers

Cost & Programme Administration

Collate tender returns for review

Maintain cost trackers and variation logs

Support contractor negotiations with data and reporting

Assist in preparing cost summaries and programme updates

Support contractor and supplier appointment processes

Construction Phase Support

Attend site meetings and take minutes/actions

Track programme milestones during strip-out and fit-out

Monitor and log variations

Support compliance documentation (Construction Phase Plan, H&S files)

Assist with handover coordination to Operations and FM

Support equipment installation scheduling

Project Close-Out

Assist with snagging lists and defect tracking

Support final account reconciliation

Compile project documentation and handover packs

Ensure records are updated and archived correctly

What We're Looking For

1-3 xjnqpsq years' experience within QSR, retail or shopfitting projects

Exposure to fit-out environments (contractor, client-side or consultancy)

Basic understanding of the project lifecycle

Organised and detail-focused

Strong administrative and coordination skills

Confident communicator with contractors and stakeholders

Good Excel and document management skills

Willingness to travel nationally Desirable:

Awareness of UK Planning and Building Regulations

Basic understanding of CDM

Degree or equivalent Construction, Property or Project Management

Why Join?

Clear progression to Project Manager

Exposure to multi-site roll-outs

Hands-on experience across acquisition to handover

Support and mentoring from experienced senior team

Fast-paced retail environment with real responsibility early on

Ad ID: 5419109739