Construction Project Officer

POP MART; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in designer toys is seeking a proactive Construction Project Officer to join their dynamic team in Canary Wharf. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the entire retail store development process, from planning to execution. You will collaborate with a multicultural team and gain hands-on experience in managing documentation and coordinating tasks. With a focus on quality assurance and brand compliance, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring successful project delivery. If you're detail-oriented and eager to learn, this is the perfect chance to contribute to an exciting growth journey in the retail sector.

Benefits

Monthly POP MART toy gifts

Structured bonus scheme

Comprehensive training programs

Regular team social events

Paid rest breaks

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in construction coordination or project support.
• Familiarity with construction processes and budgeting tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution across all phases.
• Prepare and maintain project trackers and documentation.
• Coordinate communications with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Construction Coordination

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Tracking Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Job type: Full time Permanent

About POP MART

Founded in 2010, POP MART is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, and designer toy culture evangelism, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain. Besides our original and iconic IPs such as Molly, Hirono, Skullpanda, and LABUBU, POP MART collaborates with top-tier toys and lifestyle brands including Disney, Universal Studios, and Sanrio to create collectible art toys featuring their iconic characters.

In the UK, POP MART operates seven stores in London, Midlands, ands Manchester, and over five Robo Shops (vending machines for POP MART products). With our ambitious growth plan, we continue to expand our retail network by opening new stores in London and nationwide.

For more information, please visit www.popmart.com and our LinkedIn Career page.

What to Expect

POP MART is a boutique-sized company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:

• Gain valuable professional experience covering the entire retail life cycle
• Have the opportunity to work with people from different countries and cultures in a collaborative environment
• Receive structured customer service, retail operations, and product training
• Be proactively involved in the company’s growth

Benefits

POP MART offers our employees:

• Selected POP MART toys as appreciation gifts every month
• A structured bonus scheme in line with the company’s and the individual’s performance
• Comprehensive training and development programs
• Regular team social events
• Paid rest breaks

The Role and Candidate

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Construction Project Officer to join our Construction team based in Canary Wharf. This role will support the delivery of new retail store development projects across the UK. Reporting to the Construction Project Manager, the ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable managing documentation, reporting, and coordination tasks in a project environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution across feasibility, pre-construction, construction, and handover phases
• Prepare and maintain project trackers, schedules, and documentation to ensure accurate reporting of progress and timelines
• Assist with the review and comparison of contractor bids and quotations
• Coordinate daily communications with suppliers, landlords, designers, and contractors to follow up on action points and deliverables
• Assist with procurement coordination and delivery tracking of store fixtures and materials
• Monitor and update cost trackers and assist in expenditure reporting against approved budgets
• Schedule and participate in site visits, contractor meetings, and defect inspections
• Ensure timely collection, filing, and version control of all project-related documents and approvals
• Support quality assurance and brand compliance checks during fit-out and final handover

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in construction coordination, architecture, or project support, ideally within the retail or commercial fit-out sector
• Familiarity with construction processes, basic budgeting, and reporting tools
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with project tracking tools is a plus
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK for on-site inspections and meetings

Desirable but Not Essential

• Proficiency in CAD or design-related software
• Relevant project certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP)
• Multi-lingual language ability (Chinese preferred)