Consultant Project Manager - Regional Office

LIDL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee construction projects across Yorkshire and Humberside. You will manage plans, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and control budgets. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or Construction, strong negotiation skills, and is a team player. Driving License is essential. Competitive salary offered along with employee perks including holiday days and discounts.

Benefits

35 days holiday

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Sabbatical

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Construction/Engineering related role.
• RICS, CIOB or MAPM accreditation is desirable.
• Experience in another retailer is desirable.
• Driving Licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction of new stores and extensions.
• Manage project plans and deadlines.
• Monitor project quality standards.
• Manage relationships with contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with construction standards.
• Address issues promptly to meet deadlines.
• Report on construction project progress.
• Control project costs.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical approach

Excellent communication

Team player

Negotiation skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction

Job description

Summary

£62,000 - £90,000 per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car | Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table – but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re motivated, commercially aware and ready to take on any challenge. Just like you.

Our Store Development Team is strengthening their construction team to meet our ambitious expansion plans, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Construction Project Manager to join their team in Doncaster Property Office.

You will manage, plan and oversee construction projects across Yorkshire and Humberside, ensuring the highest standards and deadlines are met.

What you’ll do

• Overseeing the construction of new stores, extensions and modernisations of our existing store portfolio.
• Managing assigned project plans and deadlines.
• Monitoring project progress and checking quality standards are met at all times.
• Managing relationships with external companies, contractors and suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with our corporate specification and internal procedures.
• Ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety performance on all construction sites.
• Remedying any issues quickly and effectively with an aim to keeping projects moving and ensuring deadlines are not jeopardised.
• Reporting on the progress of construction projects to the Senior team.
• Budget management and controlling project costs.

What you’ll need

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in either Engineering or Construction.
• Proven experience in a Construction/Engineering related role.
• PC literate with strong Microsoft Office skills.
• A professional and refined negotiator with sound commercial acumen and judgement.
• Highly organised with a pragmatic and analytical approach.
• A strong multi-tasker with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines.
• An excellent communicator who can communicate confidently with people at all levels of the business.
• A team player who can perform tasks independently using their own initiative.
• RICS, CIOB or MAPM accreditation is desirable or working towards qualifications.
• Experience in another retailer is desirable.
• Driving Licence is essential for this role.

What you’ll receive

• 35 days holiday (pro rata).
• 10% in-store discount.
• Sabbatical.import
• Enhanced family leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve.

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Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.