Property & Development Project Manager – Property

About the job

Overview

At Screwfix, we're always looking for new ways to evolve our estate and create even better experiences for our customers. As Property Project Manager, you'll play a key role in bringing innovative store concepts to life, leading cross functional projects from initial idea through to pilot, rollout and successful handover. Working with teams across the business and external partners, you'll turn ambitious concepts into practical, scalable solutions that support our growth plans. This is an exciting opportunity to combine strong project management with collaboration, commercial thinking and innovation to help shape the future of the Screwfix estate.

What's in it for you?

• Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Key responsibilities

New Format Development & Delivery

• Align on priorities and roadmap with Line Manager, to ensure functional priorities are supported and met
• Project manage the end-to-end delivery of new format projects, from concept development through to pilot execution and rollout
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones for pilot and rollout phases
• Ensure projects are delivered to time, cost, quality, and safety standards

Concept Testing, Pilots & Iteration

• Design and implement pilot programmes to test new store formats and concepts
• Work with stakeholders to define success measures (e.g. customer experience, operational efficiency, commercial performance)
• Gather insight and feedback from pilots, identifying learnings and areas for optimisation
• Iterate formats/adopt and test and learn approach based on data and feedback before scaling across the estate

Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence

• Partner with Property, Format, Commercial, and Retail Operations teams to shape and refine new concepts.
• Work closely with Asset and Property teams to align format development with site opportunities and constraints.
• Engage key stakeholders to ensure alignment on design, delivery, and operational readiness.
• Act as a connector across functions, ensuring clarity and pace in decision-making

Governance, Risk & Commercial Control

• Ensure robust governance is applied across all projects, adapting where required to support innovation
• Manage budgets, cost tracking, and investment decisions for pilot and rollout phases
• Identify and manage risks, particularly around new concepts, untested formats, and delivery constraints
• Provide clear updates and insight to stakeholders and governance forums

Supplier & Delivery Partner Management

• Manage external partners including designers, contractors, and fit-out providers
• Ensure partners support innovation while maintaining delivery discipline and compliance
• Work with procurement to source and select suppliers aligned to new format requirements

Operational Readiness & Embedding

• Ensure new formats are operationally viable and support front-line teams in delivering a great customer experience
• Work closely with Retail teams to ensure successful launch and handover of new formats
• Support the embedding of new ways of working, layouts, and processes into business operations

Continuous Improvement & Scaling

• Capture and share learnings from pilot formats to inform future developments
• Support the scaling of successful formats across the estate
• Identify opportunities to improve speed to market, cost efficiency, and customer outcomes
• Contribute to the evolution of property and format strategy
• Use external networks and internal teams as to ensure that project management approach and methodology used serves to effectively deliver functional projects

Required skills & experience

Essential

• Project management experience, ideally within property, retail, or customer-facing environments
• Experience delivering complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end
• Strong ability to translate concepts into practical, deliverable solutions
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to shape and deliver outcomes
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance investment, cost, and customer outcomes
• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in ambiguous or evolving environments

At Screwfix,

Your Wellbeing Comes First

Financial wellbeing

• Wagestream access to track earnings and save
• Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
• Colleague support fund
• Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
• Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes

Every day benefits

• Career progression and development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
• Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
• Support networks available

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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Rewards & Benefits

Bonus

We believe that success should be shared and hard work should be rewarded. Our yearly bonuses are based on our business targets and measures.

Cycle to work

Whether you’re a keen cyclist or looking to take up a healthy hobby, enjoy savings of up to 25-39% on bikes and accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.

High Street Shopping Discounts

As well as discounts at Screwfix and B&Q, you can save money at other major high street retailers.

Share Plans

Become a Kingfisher shareholder with a variety of schemes to choose from.

Gym Discount

Look after your mind and body with 20% off a Nuffield Gym membership, starting with a Health MOT and free 7-day pass.

Simply Health

From dental care to acupuncture, you can customise your health plan and claim back money for treatments.

Long Service Awards

From extra pay to bonus holiday days, we’ll celebrate your milestones with tangible rewards. It’s our way of thanking you for building a career with us.

Pension

With our award-winning pension plan, you choose your contribution amount and we add as much as 14% per month.

Life Cover

If you opt into our pension scheme, you’ll receive up to 4x your annual salary through Death in Service payment.

Retail Trust

Look after your mental health with free wellbeing resources, including a confidential counselling service.

Screwfix and B&Q Discounts

As a member of the Kingfisher group, you’ll enjoy 20% off all B&Q and Screwfix products.

Mind Training

We’ve partnered with Mind, the UK’s leading mental health charity, to our colleagues the support and tools needed to look after your mental health.

Screwfix Community

Whether you’re working from our stores, our offices or your home, you can easily stay in touch with colleagues and access the resources you need.

Self-Development

Whether you want to advance your job related skills or learn how to play the guitar, take advantage of our amazing learning tools on offer such as LinkedIn Learning.

Enhanced Family Leave

Our Enhanced Family Leave policy and resources are inclusive for all parents and include competitive pay terms, going above and beyond statutory requirements.

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Benefits

at Screwfix

Training programmes

We’re growing, and we want our people grow with us. That’s why we pull out all the stops to make sure our people continue to learn and develop new skills. It’s all about giving you the tools to build a career that’s right for you.

Open Development Programme

You can take your career almost anywhere at Screwfix. Whether you want to side-step into another department or expand your business knowledge, this programme offers a huge range of learning modules and is open to all colleagues.

Aspiring Leader Programme

For those looking to step into management, this programme focuses on action-based learning. Under close mentorship, you’ll develop leadership skills as you take on real business challenges.

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Be yourself at Screwfix

We all do better when we’re celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, ‘Us’ is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It’s an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves.

Application process

Apply

Applying online is simple. Fill in some basic details and upload your most recent CV. If you’re applying for a S.A. you’ll also need to complete a Situational Judgement Test.

Interview

Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for. Interviews may be held on the phone or over video chat, followed by a visit to store to meet the team.

Offer

If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.

Project Manager – Property

Project Manager – Property

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Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT

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Permanent Full Time (37.5) - Permanent