Project Manager -Shop Fit
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A leading retailer is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join its Property team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-paced, forward-thinking retail business, delivering exciting store development projects across the UK.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering a variety of store fit-out projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the delivery of development projects including new store openings, major and minor refurbishments, service roll-outs, equipment installations and other property initiatives.
Carry out site feasibility surveys, including condition assessments and site measurements, producing detailed reports for internal stakeholders.
Appoint and manage contractors, ensuring works are delivered to the required standards, including organising tender and project scoping meetings.
Manage planning and statutory approval processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including CDM Regulations, Planning and Advertisement Consents, Landlord Approvals and Centre Design Approvals.
Prepare and issue tender documentation in accordance with company policy, evaluate submissions and recommend contract awards.
Specify and cost refurbishment works, prepare project cost documentation and ensure purchase orders are raised before work commences.
Oversee on-site project delivery, ensuring contractors meet agreed standards, programmes and specifications.
Chair site meetings, monitor progress and produce meeting minutes with agreed actions.
Monitor project expenditure throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within approved budgets and undertaking cost analysis, including capital allowance evaluations where appropriate.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, contractors, consultants and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
Provide expert advice to internal departments on development and property-related matters.
Review, approve and track project invoices, maintaining accurate financial records.
Complete project close-out documentation and maintain accurate records for audit and future reference.
Produce regular project status reports and programme updates.
Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
Attend Head Office and other business locations as required. Skills & Experience
Minimum of three years' experience managing retail fit-out projects within a fast-paced environment.
Professional qualification in Construction, Project Management or a related discipline is desirable.
Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, tools and techniques.
Experience of construction procurement, tendering processes and value engineering.
Proven experience managing project budgets with strong financial reporting and cost control skills.
Ability to lead, manage and influence both internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
Good working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation, supported by a relevant qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely in Construction or the NEBOSH National Construction Certificate.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK, including overnight stays where required. What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a leading retailer with ambitious growth plans.
Varied and rewarding projects across a nationwide store portfolio.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Excellent career development opportunities within a dynamic and supportive environment
A leading retailer is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join its Property team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-paced, forward-thinking retail business, delivering exciting store development projects across the UK.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering a variety of store fit-out projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the delivery of development projects including new store openings, major and minor refurbishments, service roll-outs, equipment installations and other property initiatives.
Carry out site feasibility surveys, including condition assessments and site measurements, producing detailed reports for internal stakeholders.
Appoint and manage contractors, ensuring works are delivered to the required standards, including organising tender and project scoping meetings.
Manage planning and statutory approval processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including CDM Regulations, Planning and Advertisement Consents, Landlord Approvals and Centre Design Approvals.
Prepare and issue tender documentation in accordance with company policy, evaluate submissions and recommend contract awards.
Specify and cost refurbishment works, prepare project cost documentation and ensure purchase orders are raised before work commences.
Oversee on-site project delivery, ensuring contractors meet agreed standards, programmes and specifications.
Chair site meetings, monitor progress and produce meeting minutes with agreed actions.
Monitor project expenditure throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within approved budgets and undertaking cost analysis, including capital allowance evaluations where appropriate.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, contractors, consultants and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
Provide expert advice to internal departments on development and property-related matters.
Review, approve and track project invoices, maintaining accurate financial records.
Complete project close-out documentation and maintain accurate records for audit and future reference.
Produce regular project status reports and programme updates.
Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
Attend Head Office and other business locations as required. Skills & Experience
Minimum of three years' experience managing retail fit-out projects within a fast-paced environment.
Professional qualification in Construction, Project Management or a related discipline is desirable.
Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, tools and techniques.
Experience of construction procurement, tendering processes and value engineering.
Proven experience managing project budgets with strong financial reporting and cost control skills.
Ability to lead, manage and influence both internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
Good working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation, supported by a relevant qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely in Construction or the NEBOSH National Construction Certificate.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK, including overnight stays where required. What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a leading retailer with ambitious growth plans.
Varied and rewarding projects across a nationwide store portfolio.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Excellent career development opportunities within a dynamic and supportive environment