Senior Project Manager - New Build Retail Developments

EC Recruitment Group • Manchester, Greater Manchester • Posted June 27, 2026

About the Role

I’m working with a leading construction consultancy that’s looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to join its growing Retail team in Manchester. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering major investment programmes for some of the UK’s best-known retail clients, managing projects from the earliest stages of development through to completion.

A significant proportion of your workload will initially support a major retail expansion programme involving the development of new-build food stores typically ranging from 15,000–25,000 sq ft. Working as part of the Northwest Retail team, you’ll predominantly support projects across the North of England and surrounding regions, whilst also working with a wider portfolio of nationally recognised retail clients.

This isn’t a traditional Project Management role where you’re brought in once construction begins. The real value comes from shaping projects before they ever reach site. You’ll lead the pre-construction sta...