Construction Consultant

LIDL; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Company car

Life Assurance

In-store discount

Job summary

Lidl is expanding its Store Development Team and seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead construction across multiple regions. You will oversee new stores, extensions and modernisations, coordinating internal teams and external partners to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You will spend 3–4 days per week in the Nottingham Property Office or on site, ensuring site safety, quality and compliance with Lidl’s standards.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Engineering or Construction.
• Proven Construction/Engineering experience and strong MS Office skills.
• Professional negotiator with commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction of new stores, extensions and modernisations.
• Manage project plans and deadlines to keep the programme on track.
• Monitor progress and ensure high quality standards are met.
• Liaise with external companies, contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with our specifications and internal procedures.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards on all sites.
• Resolve issues quickly to avoid delays and budget overruns.
• Report project progress to the senior team and stakeholders.
• Control budgets and manage project costs.

Skills

Engineering degree

Construction experience

MS Office

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Driving license

Education

Engineering or Construction degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary £70,000 - £94,000 per annum | 35 days' holiday | 10% in-store discount | Life Assurance

Looking for your next move in real estate? Join a team where your expertise always brings more to value Our Store Development Team is strengthening their construction team to meet our ambitious expansion plans, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Construction Manager to join their team in the Nottingham Property Office, based in Wednesbury. You will manage, plan and oversee construction projects in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire East, ensuring the highest standards and deadlines are met. You will oversee the construction of new stores, extensions and modernisations of our existing store portfolio, ensuring the highest quality standards and compliance with our corporate specification and H&S requirements. Managing relationships with key collaborators, you will liaise with internal and external parties throughout the project cycle. You will work proactively to address potential obstacles and plan costs, you will ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Please be advised, you will be expected to be in the Nottingham Property Office or on site a minimum of 3 to 4 days a week. \"To keep in Line with company structure this role will be called Senior Construction Consultant internally\".

What you’ll do

• Overseeing the construction of new stores, extensions and modernisations of our existing store portfolio
• Managing assigned project plans and deadlines
• Monitoring project progress and checking quality standards are met at all times
• Managing relationships with external companies, contractors and suppliers
• Ensuring compliance with our corporate specification and internal procedures
• Ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety performance on all construction sites
• Remedying any issues quickly and effectively with an aim to keeping projects moving and ensuring deadlines are not jeopardised
• Reporting on the progress of construction projects to the Senior team
• Budget management and controlling project costs

What you’ll need

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in either Engineering or Construction
• Proven experience in a Construction/Engineering related role
• PC literate with strong Microsoft Office skills
• A professional and refined negotiator with sound commercial acumen and judgment
• Highly organised with a pragmatic and analytical approach
• A strong multi-tasker with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines.
• An excellent communicator who can communicate confidently with people at all levels of the business.
• A team player who can perform tasks independently using their own initiative.
• RICS, CIOB or MAPM accreditation is desirable or working towards qualifications.
• Experience in another retailer is desirable.
• Driving License is essential for this role.

What you’ll receive

• 35 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Company car
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Employee