Construction Project Manager

IKEA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA Benefits

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a UKIE Construction Project Manager (London Market Area) to lead high-impact property projects across the UK & IE, focusing on the London Market Area. You will manage planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement and on-site delivery to meet IKEA standards and sustainability goals.

The role requires 6–8 years in construction, strong CPM, and experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in a retail or complex property environment.

Qualifications

• Academic qualification in engineering, civil engineering, construction or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6–8 years' experience in construction, contracting, consultancy or owner/client-side.
• Strong construction project management with planning, procurement and on-site delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver smart, scalable property solutions meeting business needs.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks.
• Lead projects from planning to delivery including budgeting, procurement, scheduling and risk management.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers and contractors to drive innovation and lifecycle cost optimisation.
• Develop sourcing strategies with Procurement and Engineering for compliant methods.
• Manage construction frameworks and ensure partners align with IKEA ways of working.
• Coordinate stakeholders to enable smooth project delivery and ensure timely handover.

Skills

CPM experience

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

English communication

Procurement & contracts

On-site construction

Education

Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Come join us in Real Estate as a UKIE Construction Project Manager (London Market Area). At IKEA, our Estates team is at the heart of shaping the spaces where life happens. We're a curious, collaborative group of real estate professionals who take pride in delivering safe, sustainable, and innovative property solutions that meet the needs of the many. We secure new locations and care for existing ones ensuring every space is fit for purpose, future-ready, and aligned with our values of democratic design and cost-consciousness. From strategy to execution, we work across the full lifecycle of our property portfolio, partnering with experts inside and outside IKEA to create places that inspire and perform. As a Construction Project Manager, you'll lead the delivery of high-impact property projects across the UK & IE with a focus on the London Market Area, ensuring they're safe, sustainable, cost-efficient, and built for the future of retail.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• An academic qualification in engineering, civil engineering, construction or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience working within an engineering or construction environment.
• A minimum of 6-8 years' relevant experience within construction, contracting, consultancy and/or an owner/client-side environment, with demonstrable experience delivering projects as a Construction Project Manager.
• Strong Construction Project Management (CPM) experience, with a proven track record of managing construction projects through planning, procurement and on-site delivery to handover.
• Sound technical understanding of construction and engineering disciplines, with the ability to work effectively with civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering specialists.
• Experience within the retail sector or another complex commercial property or construction environment.
• Previous experience in procurement processes and contract negotiations.
• Previous experience in construction management on-site.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, engineers and other project stakeholders to achieve agreed cost, quality, programme and safety requirements.
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English.
• Strong project management skills, including budget, programme and risk management, with the ability to effectively manage, liaise and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders

WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY TO DAY:

• Deliver smart, scalable property solutions that meet business needs and enhance the customer experience.
• Identify, assess and mitigate business and project risks.
• Lead projects from planning to delivery, including budgeting, procurement, scheduling and risk management, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to IKEA standards.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers and contractors to drive innovation, optimise lifecycle costs and embed sustainability.
• Partner with Procurement and Engineering to develop efficient, compliant and future-ready sourcing strategies and construction methods.
• Manage construction frameworks and guidelines, ensuring partners align with IKEA ways of working and values.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including authorities, suppliers and consultants, to enable smooth project delivery.
• Oversee health, safety and IWAY compliance across construction activities.
• Support local and national permitting processes, applying knowledge of relevant construction requirements and ways of working.
• Manage effective handover to retail teams, ensuring spaces are ready for build-up and aligned with business timelines.
• Contribute expertise to country-wide projects where required.
• Drive sustainable construction through lifecycle assessments, BREEAM and LEED processes, and the evaluation of low-impact materials.
• Negotiate effectively, exploring alternatives to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes.
• Drive innovation and manage resources to maximise efficiency and performance.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Starting Salary from £60,000.00 with the full IKEA Benefits package.
• Full-Time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Location: Service Office (Wembley) Principles - Hybrid working, 12 days' workplace presence, of which 8 must be in the Service Office, with the remaining 4 in individuals' nearest unit.
• The role requires the successful candidate to align with the market area of London.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

Learn more about working at IKEA: Work With Us:

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