Project Manager; Fit​/Construction

Project Manager - £40,000 - £55,000 a year - Full-time

Malvern WR14 1JL

Location:
Malvern, Worcestershire

About the Business

With project schedules already busy through 2026 and into 2027 we are looking to further expand our team. Having recently bolstered our architectural / design desks we are now seeking an experienced Project Manager. This role is to have distinct and complementary purposes alongside our established Site / Construction Management team.

Established in 2004, we’re a successful and award-winning Retail / Commercial Design + Build team. Together, we’re the people behind how our client’s premises feel – and our team’s job is to bring it all together. From the design, build and re-fit of beautiful new stores and commercial spaces with thoughtful layouts, product displays and great customer experience, we take the best of what we’ve learned and build it into every project.

We’re all about creating an experience that’s as enjoyable for our client colleagues as it is for their customers.

Purposeful design, collaborative integrity, enduring quality – these values live through everything we do. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that’s ethical, inclusive – and importantly – good fun. We create commercial design that means business. We are Formadesign.

The role will involve an ability to work from drawings produced by the architectural design team and then prepare scope of works, specification / tender documentation, detailed analysis and agreement of tender costs, financial account and purchase ledger management and preparation and agreement of detailed programmes. Ensure that Building Regulations and HSE guidelines are followed, compiled and auditable on completion of each project.

The Project Manager will work with the direction of the Managing Director to manage projects with internal teams and third parties that have been prioritised in the Forma portfolio. They are responsible for the effective delivery and governance of their projects ensuring these are managed, communicated, and documented to all stakeholders whilst collaboratively engaging relevant partners, delivery teams and business teams to support the success of those projects.

The role requires someone with proven experience in an operational retail or commercial setting.

• Be accountable for overall project success by owning the project end-to-end and supporting the Managing Director in delivering the business objectives.
• Positively engaging with customers to develop, grow and maintain relationships.
• Delivering high quality services and objectives, ensuring focus on strategy, coordination and meeting our Client requirements.
• Managing projects and/or programmes to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
• Administering contracts as a contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager to manage scope, budget, timeline, risk & stakeholders.
• Meeting and presenting to clients, consultants, authorities & internal teams.
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business activities.
• Ability to support the Site Manager and ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.

• Sound project management and/or programme management experience post qualification - Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction or a related field preferred.
• Sound knowledge and practiced experience of project management techniques. Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, ideally with premium high street and established national / global brand environments.
• Strong understanding of technical drawing reviews, construction details, and commercial project / shop-fitting processes.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial…