Construction Lead UK&Ireland - London/Nottingham based

Luxottica; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in eyewear is seeking a Construction Lead for the UK and Ireland to oversee retail store construction projects. This role involves managing a team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget, while maintaining high quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience in construction engineering. This opportunity promises a dynamic work environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering retail store construction projects.
• Strong understanding of budget control and construction quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Construction Project Managers.
• Oversee planning and construction for retail stores.
• Manage budget and resources for projects.

Skills

Project management

Construction engineering

Budget management

Communication

Quality assurance

Job description

Overview

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Your role:

The Construction Lead UK&Ireland will be the responsible of the team of Construction Project Managers. While every department scope will be limited to its specific function, it is duty of the Construction Lead is to collect the flow of information and converge it into to the project phases since the design to the realization and commissioning.

Main responsibilities

• Coordinate and Lead the Project Managers (n.2 internal head counts + various external local consultants) operating in UK & Ireland Region for the brands of EssilorLuxottica with specific reference to the following banners: David Clulout, Sunglass-Hut, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Vision Express, John Lewis Opticians. Total Retail Network for UK&Ireland: 700+ of Direct Retail Stores.
• Oversee planning, detail design and construction engineering for Luxottica Brands Retail Stores in UK&Ireland Region.
• Undertake construction engineering design on new and remodel projects with support of local consultants.
• Select local consultants and permit expeditors suitable for the project, sourced from corporate vendor list of Luxottica procurement department
• Manage relations with Local Authorities / Malls / Airports / Outlets centers /Department stores involved in the project.
• Prepare reports, specifications, technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment and services required
• Provide technical direction within engineering design, building design, layouts, build details, schedules and materials.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables, create schedule and project timelines, define tasks and required resources.
• Manage budget, allocate project resources and collaborate with designers, R&D managers, consultants and local country stakeholders.
• Lead quality assurance
• Monitor and report on project process, track deliverables.
• Share with stakeholders reports in progress as well as problems and solutions.
• Implement and manage process changes when necessary to meet updated outputs.
• Evaluate and assess result of project.

Main requirements

• Delivering of Retail Stores: Deliver the Retail Store to the related market with the three main scopes: on time, on budget, on quality.
• Construction Budget: Budget cost evaluation and control and timing for the construction
• Quality of the Execution: quality of execution of the store and Snag completion after opening
• Effectiveness of the Communication: communicate and transfer the main construction constraints and achievements to related market and stakeholders.
• Network of interaction: INTERNAL: Departments of: Construction, Property-Real Estate, Logistics, Procurement, Planning, Finance, Administration. EXTERNAL: General Contractors, Local Consultants, Permit Expeditors, Material Suppliers (IT, Digital, TVCC, Sound, etc), Landlords representatives.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.