Senior Project Manager / Project Manager

October 8, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

London

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Description

AD Baker is a design-led luxury retail fit-out contractor and millwork manufacturer based in Hampton, Greater London, delivering complex retail interiors across the UK and Europe for fifty years. The company is recruiting a Senior Project Manager and a Project Manager to take projects from tender to handover with real ownership of their own diary, clients and design-team relationships. The portfolio covers flagship stores, multi-site rollouts, strip-outs, refurbishments and bespoke millwork packages for brands such as Dior, Hermès and Balenciaga.

Responsibilities

Lead luxury retail fit-out projects from tender through pre-construction, delivery, handover and final account
Build and manage construction programmes, keeping clients, site teams, subcontractors and the factory aligned
Own project cost control: procurement, purchase orders, variations, forecasting and cost/value reporting
Coordinate manufacture, deliveries and installation with the Production Director and Site Managers
Manage H&S and CDM compliance from pre-start paperwork to completion and O&M manuals
Spot risks early and solve problems with a calm, practical approach
Act as the main point of contact for brand clients, architects, designers and consultants
Protect the design intent while managing the commercial and technical realities of each project
Represent the company at client and design-team meetings
Build long-term relationships that lead to repeat work, rollouts and aftercare

Requirements

Proven project management experience plus 5 years in high-end retail, architectural or commercial interior fit-out
Technical knowledge required; site or tools background highly desirable
Shopfitting or main-contractor experience; millwork or joinery knowledge is a strong advantage
Strong commercial and contract knowledge, including contract conditions, cost control and variations
Good working knowledge of CDM regulations and H&S compliance
Confident and charismatic communicator who can manage several stakeholders and projects at once
Self-starter who is organised and calm under pressure, with a real eye for detail
Interest in design, materials, luxury brands and how things are made
HNC, HND or degree in construction, project management or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Senior PM: 5+ years PM experience, leading flagship-scale projects and key client accounts
PM: 3+ years PM experience in fit-out or shopfitting
CSCS card and asbestos awareness an advantage
Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat
Programming software (MS Project or similar)
Ability to read and interpret CAD technical drawings

Conditions

Hybrid full-time work arrangement from the office in Hampton, Greater London
Site-based work across London, the UK and Europe
Competitive salary and benefits
Freelance arrangements are also considered
Candidates must be UK based

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