Project Manager

About RMS

RMS is a family-run business delivering full retail transformation solutions — from retail merchandising and installation to end-to-end change programme management. We partner with retailers of all sizes across the UK & Ireland. Find out more at our website: rms.uk.com

The role at a glance

  • Title: Project Manager
  • Location: Cardiff / Hybrid / Remote (UK travel required)
  • Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible to meet project needs)
  • Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum DOE
  • Benefits: Private healthcare, car allowance, My Staff Shop employee reward platform, pension scheme, bonus scheme, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours

What you’ll do

You’ll lead delivery of retail installation and transformation projects for one of our key retail partners, turning concepts into safe, high-quality onsite outcomes by:

  • Developing robust phasing plans that consider layouts and environmental constraints.
  • Producing RAMS that identify and mitigate people, environmental and mechanical risks.
  • Running store scoping meetings, planning site phases and owning on-site delivery.
  • Reporting accurately and on time to the Account Manager and stakeholders across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Partnering with Logistics to forecast and balance sector resource – supporting recruitment, onboarding and training where needed.
  • Supporting the Account Manager to coordinate internal teams and external suppliers to time, cost and quality.
  • Driving continuous improvement in safety, programme control and client satisfaction.

How you’ll work

  • You’ll travel to sites across the UK & Ireland with occasional nights away.
  • Working hours can flex around site access and client needs (evening/night work on some programmes).
  • You’ll model safe working and compliance in line with RMS policies.

What you’ll bring (essential)

  • Proven experience managing field-based project teams in a live retail or multi-site environment.
  • Solid project management capability (formal PM training/qualification or equivalent experience).
  • Excellent stakeholder skills – able to build trust and influence at all levels.
  • Strong written planning: phasing plans, RAMS, status reports and site packs.
  • Clear, confident communication (meetings, email, reports) and calm decision-making under pressure.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
  • Strong H&S mindset with experience in strict safety-critical environments.
  • A full, valid UK driving licence and the ability to work away from home when required.

What will help (desirable)

  • Retail fit-out / store transformation experience.
  • APM/PRINCE2 (or similar) qualification.
  • Knowledge/certification relating to retail equipment and fixtures.
  • Prior experience working with RMS retail partners, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, B&Q etc.
  • Management & Leadership qualifications.

Behaviours & Competencies

  • Visible, positive leadership that motivates by example.
  • Strategic and “first-time-right” mindset with a keen eye for detail.
  • Relationship-builder who adapts style to audience and situation.
  • Creative problem-solver who thinks outside the box and follows through.
  • Resilient, tenacious and accountable; comfortable working with minimal supervision.

Why RMS

You’ll join a values-led, people-centred business that invests in training and progression, and that’s serious about dignity at work, equality, safety and ethical conduct across all sites and suppliers.

How to apply

Email your CV (and a short note on a retail/site project you’re proud of) to talent@rms.uk.com

Please include your notice period and salary expectations.

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