Freelance Project Manager – Retail Refurbishment
Location: Stevenage – Various Retail Sites
Contract Length: 12 Weeks
Start Date: Monday 21st September 2026
Rate: £350–£375 per day
Working Pattern: 5–6 Shifts Per Week
Sector: Food Retail / Retail Refurbishment
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Project Manager to support a 12-week refurbishment programme across live food-retail environments.
The project will primarily involve ceiling replacement works, requiring a hands-on Project Manager who can coordinate site activities, subcontractors and trades while ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
This would suit a Project Manager, Site Manager or Construction Manager with a strong background in retail fit-out, refurbishment, maintenance or construction, particularly someone experienced in working within live operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day delivery of ceiling replacement and associated refurbishment works.
Coordinate subcontractors, trades and site teams.
Plan and sequence works around an operational retail environment.
Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays or issues.
Coordinate labour, materials and site requirements.
Manage site logistics while minimising disruption to the trading environment.
Ensure RAMS, permits and relevant site documentation are in place.
Carry out regular site inspections and monitor workmanship.
Manage and resolve day-to-day site issues.
Liaise with site management and key stakeholders.
Provide regular progress updates.
Ensure projects are completed within agreed timescales and specification.Experience Required
Proven experience as a Project Manager, Site Manager, Construction Manager or similar.
Strong background in retail fit-out, refurbishment, refit, maintenance or construction.
Experience working within live/operational environments is highly desirable.
Proven experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades.
Strong understanding of construction programmes, site coordination and health & safety.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of project delivery.
Comfortable working 5–6 shifts per week.
Available to start Monday 21st September 2026.
Previous experience with ceiling replacement, suspended ceilings, internal refurbishment or similar works would be advantageous
