Facilities Project Manager

Porsche Retail Group Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Porsche Retail Group is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to oversee development projects at their Reading facility. You will manage relationships with contractors and ensure projects meet sustainability and operational standards. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working policies and discounts.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working policies

35 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Discounts on various products and services

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Employee Assistance Program

VW Group Vehicle via Employee Car Ownership Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in property and construction project management.
• Knowledge of environmental considerations in projects.
• Experience managing end-to-end build redevelopment.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and manage budgets.
• Coordinate with project teams to monitor costs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental targets.

Skills

Budget management

Supplier management

Tender processes

Business case delivery

Commercial abilities

Negotiation

Education

Formal health and safety qualifications

Job description

As Porsche Retail Group's Facilities Project Manager, you will be primarily responsible for development/re-development projects of our facilities in accordance with manufacturer requirements.

You will have the enthusiasm, drive, and initiative to deliver an end-to-end solution, using your skills and knowledge, as well as the expertise of our company-appointed architects and quantity surveyors, to progress projects through the RIBA Plan of Work stages. This includes developing concepts, cost estimates, supplier selection, tender preparation and evaluation, project planning, delivery, and evaluation of success.

You will work closely with your immediate retail colleagues as well as with our shared service colleagues in Procurement, Legal, and Facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop project plans in accordance with manufacturer requirements, including cost and timing (Pre-Construction Services).
• Maintain the Group's 10-year strategic and operational plan from a facility perspective, working with the Senior Management Board of Porsche Retail Group.
• Coordinate with project teams (Procurement, Architects, Surveyors, Contractors, Shared Service Providers) to monitor plans and costs, and advise the board on progress, savings, overspends, and variations.
• Ensure facilities comply with Porsche AG's and PCGB's sustainability requirements, working with PCGB's facility manager to meet environmental targets.
• Deliver high-level service to support the business.
• Manage relationships between Porsche Retail Group and its contractors.

Requirements

Minimum Attributes:

• Strong commercial abilities: budget management, forecasting, supplier management, tender processes, and business case delivery.
• Experience in property and construction project management, either in a consultancy or client environment.
• Knowledge of environmental considerations in construction/development projects.
• Experience managing end-to-end build/redevelopment projects.

Preferred Attributes:

• Formal health, safety, and environmental qualifications.
• Ability to negotiate and challenge constructively.
• Retail industry experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

Porsche Retail Group promotes diversity and equal opportunities, believing diverse teams foster innovation and new ideas. We celebrate diversity and aim to create an inclusive company culture.

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with travel between centres. Flexible and agile working policies available.
• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience.
• Bonus as a percentage of salary.
• VW Group Vehicle via Employee Car Ownership Scheme.
• 35 days holiday including Bank Holidays, plus extra for long service.
• Discounts on various products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms, and Porsche products.
• Life Assurance, Income Protection, DC Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Program.

Centre:

Porsche Centre Reading, the first 'Destination Porsche' in the UK, located near junction 12 of the M4, with amenities including a subsidised restaurant, barista bar, and free parking.

Company:

Headquartered in Reading, Porsche Retail Group is wholly owned by Porsche Germany. We operate Porsche Centres, Service Centres, and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East. Our centers embody the Porsche DNA, offering state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure excellent customer experiences.