Tapestry Store Construction Project Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Tapestry
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for colorful, optimistic design across handbags, ready-to-wear, footwear, jewelry and home. The brand operates within the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of consumer fashion brands, and emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and a community-focused approach to design and retail.
Kate Spade New York (London) seeks a Store Construction Project Manager to lead retail fit-out projects across EMEAI. Temporary, full-time position based in London.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own and manage end-to-end execution of multiple store construction and fit-out projects across the EMEAI region for direct and indirect channels.
- Develop critical paths and detailed project timelines using Microsoft Project; monitor milestones and deliverables to ensure on-time delivery.
- Conduct feasibility studies, create and manage project budgets, drive cost optimisation and conclude budgetary closeouts within target timeframes.
- Lead tendering and procurement processes, perform bid analysis and provide award recommendations to stakeholders.
- Review construction fit-out drawings from contractors and vendors and conduct quality reviews to ensure alignment with brand standards and industry best practices.
- Create and maintain SBO (Supplied by Owner) logs, manage millwork deliveries with Production partners, and maintain project and design files.
- Produce regular status reports tracking all project stages from landlord feedback and design development to material orders, vendor production and contractor progress.
- Develop and maintain historical regional construction cost data and share learning across cross-functional Tapestry teams.
- Communicate changes to project plans to all relevant stakeholders and collaborate closely with internal and external cross-disciplinary teams.
- Travel to project locations across the region as required and support ad-hoc projects as needed.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years' experience in retail construction, store fit-out or retail build projects.
- Proven experience managing budgets, tender processes and delivering projects within cost targets.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
- Experience with industry-specific software and procurement platforms such as AutoCAD, Procore and Workday (Scout).
- Strong stakeholder management, written and verbal communication skills, and ability to prioritise in a fast-moving international environment.
- Collaborative working style with demonstrated ability to partner across multiple internal and external teams.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of demonstrable retail construction or store fit-out project management experience across multiple markets.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience in retail construction.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
Benefits
Hybrid working (Tue–Thu in-office; Mon & Fri remote); Flex Fridays (option to finish early); 1 paid volunteering day per year; learning & development and internal mobility; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus); multi-brand discount up to 50% on Coach & Kate Spade; Private Healthcare with health assessment (Bupa); Private Dental Cover; 24/7 family-building and menopause support with Maven; eyecare vouchers; Headspace subscription; Employee Assistance Programme; enhanced employer pension contribution; gym discount; interest-free season ticket loan; cycle to work scheme.
Culture
The organisation blends creativity with commercial rigour and operates within a collaborative, globally connected environment. As part of the Tapestry group, the brand emphasises inclusivity, cross-functional collaboration and employee development while encouraging innovation and community engagement.
About Cerulean
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