Construction Lead UK&Ireland - London/Nottingham Based

ESSILORLUXOTTICA GROUP; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Construction Lead for the UK & Ireland, where you will oversee a dedicated team of Project Managers in delivering high-quality retail projects. This role is vital in ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality. You will engage with various stakeholders, manage relationships with local authorities, and drive the execution of innovative retail spaces for renowned brands. If you are passionate about construction management and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing construction projects within budget and quality standards.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with internal departments and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Managers for retail construction projects in the UK & Ireland.
• Coordinate planning and oversee construction engineering for retail stores.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Engineering

Budget Management

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

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Your role:

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

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead the Project Managers (2 internal staff + various external local consultants) operating in the UK & Ireland region for brands of EssilorLuxottica, including David Clulow, Sunglass Hut, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Vision Express, and John Lewis Opticians. The total retail network in UK & Ireland exceeds 700 stores.
• Oversee planning, detailed design, and construction engineering for Luxottica Brands retail stores in the UK & Ireland region.
• Undertake construction engineering design on new and remodel projects with support from local consultants.
• Select local consultants and permit expeditors suitable for each project, sourced from the corporate vendor list of the Luxottica procurement department.
• Manage relations with local authorities, malls, airports, outlets, and department stores involved in the projects.
• Prepare reports, specifications, and technical analyses to fully define design requirements, equipment, and services needed.
• Provide technical direction within engineering design, building layouts, build details, schedules, and materials.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables; create schedules and project timelines; define tasks and required resources.
• Manage budgets, allocate resources, and collaborate with designers, R&D managers, consultants, and local stakeholders.
• Lead quality assurance efforts.
• Monitor and report on project progress, tracking deliverables.
• Share progress reports, issues, and solutions with stakeholders.
• Implement and manage process changes as needed to meet updated objectives.
• Evaluate and assess project results.

Main requirements:

• Deliver retail stores on time, within budget, and with quality standards.
• Evaluate and control construction budgets and timelines.
• Ensure quality of store execution and snag completion post-opening.
• Effectively communicate construction constraints and achievements to markets and stakeholders.
• Maintain an interaction network with internal departments (Construction, Property, Logistics, Procurement, Planning, Finance, Administration) and external partners (contractors, consultants, permit expeditors, suppliers, landlords).

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