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Retail Project Designer
Location: Melton (near Hull, HU14 3HJ) with national travel
Salary: up to circa £50,000 plus car (or allowance) and enhanced benefits
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a fast-paced, commercially driven Retail Project Designer to lead the layout optimisation, structural planning, and nationwide rollout of our high-volume discount food retail stores across the UK. In this role, you will focus on spatial efficiency, cost-effective store architecture, and operational functionality to support our low-cost, high-efficiency business model.
This role requires a balance of accurate technical CAD detailing, durable material procurement, and close collaboration with consultants, contractors and internal operational teams. This role sits at the heart of our retail development function, working closely with our acquisition & merchandising teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with our brand vision.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Leading the design and CAD planning for new stores and refurbishments
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Assessing potential new sites, including feasibility, layout and cost considerations
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Preparing detailed 2D CAD plans for merchandising, store layout and fit‑out
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Coordinating with contractors, developers and external partners to deliver projects on time
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Managing statutory compliance for new and existing stores
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Acting as the central point of communication between Property, Retail, Merchandising and other internal teams
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Planning and sequencing key project milestones
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Providing expert advice throughout the project lifecycle
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Support procurement activities including tracking budgets, purchase orders, and invoices
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Assist with site surveys, snagging, and project close-out activities
You’ll enjoy:
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Competitive salary of up to circa £50,000 (dependent upon experience)
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Car or allowance
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Private pension scheme
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Private medical cover (including dental & optical cash benefits)
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Income protection & life assurance
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30 days annual leave (plus long‑service enhancements)
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Option to purchase additional holiday
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10% discount at Heron Foods & B&M, plus double‑discount weekends
What You’ll Bring
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Strong CAD capability; this is essential and central to the role
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Qualified Architectural Technician or equivalent experience
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Proven experience in a design‑focused project role, ideally within retail, commercial or property environments
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments
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Confidence in coordinating people, timelines and deliverables with a problem-solving mindset
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Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project or alternative planning tools)
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work to tight deadlines
Why Join Us?
At Heron Foods, you’ll be part of a business with a strong heritage, a loyal customer base and a genuine family feel. As part of the B&M Group, we combine stability with ambition, and this role sits right at the heart of our continued investment in our estate.
Ready to Shape the Future of Our Stores?
If you’re a talented Project Designer or Coordinator looking for a role where your work genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
