Development Project Manager - Distribution

ENGINEERINGUK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Project Manager to oversee large-scale construction projects in the distribution sector. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing budgets, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The company values flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance office and remote work effectively. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus scheme and extensive leave options. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to serving customers and communities better every day.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 20%

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Maternity and adoption leave

Free virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale construction projects, especially in logistics.
• Chartered status with RICS or CIOB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with CDM and H&S regulations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for project delivery.
• Develop procurement strategies for complex projects.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Contract Management

Health and Safety Regulations

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Building Surveying

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Retail and Wholesale | Role: Manager | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

About the role

Within this role, you will be accountable for scoping and supporting the delivery of complex, large-scale projects with the support of internal and external subject matter experts to construct new distribution facilities.

At Tesco, we believe in the power of spending more time together face-to-face than apart. During your working week, you can expect to spend 60% of your time in our office locations or local sites, with the rest working remotely. We recognize that life looks different for everyone, and we are open to flexible working arrangements. Please discuss your needs with us during your application process.

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring full compliance with CDM and H&S regulations across your program of work.
• Coordinating and managing internal and external stakeholders including Cost Managers, Service Engineers, Architects, and Project Managers.
• Assisting with procurement of external consultants and contractors.
• Developing procurement strategies for complex projects.
• Managing project budgets and expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing papers for cost submission approval and supporting other workstreams as required.
• Developing design standards that meet Tesco requirements and are fit for future purposes.
• Applying design standards and operational requirements into the design of new distribution facilities.
• Leading project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing change throughout the project lifecycle.
• Administering construction contracts with support from external legal advisors.
• Leading the handover from construction to maintenance and operations teams.
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as landlords and developers to monitor base build works and ensure legal compliance.
• Collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams to develop standards and identify trends for design improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with planning and building regulations.

Minimum requirements

• Demonstrable experience working on large-scale construction projects, preferably in the distribution and logistics sector.
• Chartered status with RICS or CIOB, or at least 3 years of experience working towards chartered membership.
• Experience in pre-construction design processes.
• Good understanding of construction technology.
• Experience managing project programs.
• Strong contract, financial, and cost management skills.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Degree or equivalent in Project Management, Construction Management, Building Surveying, or Engineering.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Good knowledge of H&S regulations.
• Understanding of construction contracts.
• Commercial awareness of industry challenges.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Annual bonus scheme up to 20% of base salary
• Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days plus a personal day and bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year of service) at full pay, plus statutory maternity/adoption pay and 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme for mental wellbeing support

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About Us

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether at home or on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day'. We are committed to responsible and sustainable business practices.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels represented and able to be themselves. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and offer accessible recruitment processes. Learn more about our accessibility support here.

We offer flexible working patterns across our business areas, combining office and remote work to suit your needs.