Construction Project Manager

COS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 25 days

Annual health checks

Pension scheme

Discounts & benefits hub

Job summary

COS is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead and coordinate a range of global store projects with focus on cost, time, quality, and sustainability. You will work with store design and NCG teams to ensure budgets are accurate and sign-offs achieved, while driving value engineering and ensuring COS standards are upheld across markets.

The role is based in London with a hybrid office/remote setup, requiring travel as needed and close collaboration with multiple COS functions to deliver

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail construction or facilities project management.
• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills.
• Thrives in an international environment.
• Proactive approach to work tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Forward-thinking mindset when creating processes.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coordinate global construction projects maintaining cost, time, quality and sustainability.
• Ensure COS identity is reflected in new store projects, rebuilds and optimisations.
• Prepare budgets and business cases with COS store design and NCG teams; monitor costs and sign-offs.
• Own construction budgets and timelines; collaborate with local teams on market challenges.
• Drive value engineering and recommend improvements for future projects.
• Coach local construction teams to deliver projects within KPIs and COS standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across COS, markets and growth to improve standards and processes.
• Translate department strategy into actionable activities with the Head of C&F.
• Clarify COS needs regarding project processes and investment handling across markets.
• Identify market-specific challenges and propose solutions; manage change orders with alternatives.
• Support information flow and guide the Growth team toward long- and short-term goals.
• Maintain overview of COS long-term pipeline including investments and new markets.
• Develop and maintain stores and interiors; innovate within the built environment.
• Secure COS energy management in existing stores and future portfolio changes.

Skills

Retail construction experience

Exceptional communication

International environment

Proactive task ownership

Strong organizational skills

Forward-thinking processes

Willingness to travel

Job description

Company Description

COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The brand has an elevated aesthetic that embodies luxury with an emphasis on craftsmanship, innovation and compelling fashion movements.

Job Description

As Construction Project Manager at COS you will lead, manage and coordinate a variety of different construction projects globally with a high level of professionalism and in respect of cost, time, quality, compliance and sustainability. You ensure that the brand identity, DNA and specific customer needs are understood and incorporated in all relevant work, such as new store projects, rebuilds and optimisations.

What you will do:

• You will work closely with the COS store design and NCG ( non commercial goods) teams to prepare budgets and business cases, ensuring financial transparency and appropriate sign-off. You will also follow up on costs.
• You will take responsibility for the accuracy of construction budgets and timelines, collaborating with local teams to understand market-specific challenges.
• You will drive value engineering in every project, recommending improvements for future projects, COS How to Build, and Facility Management guidelines.
• You will visit local construction teams to coach, motivate, and ensure they deliver projects and Facility Management services efficiently and within set KPIs, meeting COS's standards and expectations.
• You will collaborate with stakeholders in COS, markets, and global expansion to drive continuous improvements in developments, standards, processes, and communication.
• You will work closely with the Head of C&F to implement the department's strategy and translate it into operational activities and actions.
• You will understand and clarify COS's needs regarding project processes and investment handling to the markets.
• You will learn about and understand potential challenges and opportunities specific to different markets, both internal and external, and provide feedback and recommend solutions.
• You will understand change orders and their origins, challenge them, and provide alternative solutions, creating an action plan to avoid them in the future.
• You will collaborate with all functions in the Growth team, contributing to efficient information flow and leading the department towards set long- and short-term goals.
• You will have an overview of COS's long-term pipeline, including larger facility investments, portfolio composition changes, and new markets, ensuring timely actions.
• You will be involved in developing new and existing store concepts and interiors, bringing expertise in constructing and maintaining stores, as well as innovation within the built environment.
• You will secure COS's energy management in both existing stores and future portfolio changes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail construction or facilities project management.
• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills.
• Thrives in an international environment.
• Proactive approach to work tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Forward-thinking mindset when creating processes.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Behaviours based on our values

• Delivery & Execution: Ability to produce high-quality, accurate work, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines. You should also be able to demonstrate resilience under pressure.
• Problem Solving & Judgment: Ability to analyse issues logically, use data and evidence to guide decisions & anticipate and address issues before they arise.
• Communication: Able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, you should be able to explain technical or complex points simply and keep stakeholders informed and updated.
• Collaboration: Abiloity to work constructively with other colleagues, share knowledge and support teammates. You should also be openminded and accept feedback professionally.
• Adaptable & Curious: You should be able to adjust to changing priorities, learns new tools and processes quickly and show curiosity and self-development

Additional Information

This is a full time permanent contract based at our Head Office in London.

We value collaboration and believe that great ideas thrive when we work closely together. Therefore, this role is primarily office-based, with 3 days per week at the office to foster teamwork and engagement. 2 day per week, you'll have the flexibility to work remotely.

Please note this position is offered on a local contract, therefore you should have the legal right to work in UK before applying.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with broad development opportunities. All our employees receive a staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program - HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

• Up to 25 days holiday
• Annual health checks
• Pension scheme
• Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance via retail trust
• Private health & dental care

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things - our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it's our people who make us who we are.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency.