Job Description

In brief, it’s about planning, negotiating, supervising, presenting, communication and coordinating. Our company-side obsession with quality is just as evident in our approach to construction. We have big plans, so you will love this deadline-focused role where your vital contribution will be evident to all, this could be the ideal role for you.

What you'll do

• Appointing and managing store builds at a national level
• Manage supplier agreements and conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement
• Monitoring quality of appointed national projects through KPI reporting
• Liaising with the stores design team to ensure collaborative development of the business and effective team working
• Supporting regional team in execution of projects through regular operations meetings and reports and support to colleagues
• Updating national procedures, polices and processes and ensure that these are effectively communicated and implements within the contract
• Delivering effective business communications through review, reporting, briefings, presenting in team meetings and creating executive summaries as and when appropriate
• Presenting projects and plans in front of large audiences (up to board level)
• Build and maintain effective relationship with external consultants and key contacts
• Ensure that all matters that may impact the smooth running of the building are reported to senior management and fixed immediately
• Demonstrate a willingness to travel for off-site visits, development days and training
• Identify and deliver opportunities for cost savings and cost avoidance

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A graduate in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management with practical experience within a construction environment Experienced Contract Manager, managing large, complex, long-term contracts Sound commercial knowledge Excellent senior level internal & external stakeholder management Excellent eye for detail The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines Proven negotiation, organisational and problem-solving skills Clear and effective communication skills Equal comfort working within a team and on your own Experience or knowledge of project management and comfortable working in a multi projects Strong Microsoft Office skills Fluent German language skills (desirable)