Project Manager - Construction

Frasers Group; Upper Langwith; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasers Group is seeking a Project Manager to oversee store development projects from Capex approval to retail handover. The role involves managing external resources and maintaining relationships with the supply chain and stakeholders, emphasizing leadership and project management skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with significant responsibilities in shaping the future of retail development.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing programs

Free gym classes and memberships

Access to financial and legal support via Retail Trust

Peer recognition schemes

Opportunity to attend CEO sessions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Retail Project/Construction Management.
• Retail experience essential.
• Active pursuit of Chartered membership or similar accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Manage new stores, refurbishments, and extensions from Capex approval to retail handover.
• Develop relationships with supply chain and stakeholders for project delivery.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on construction activities.

Skills

Leadership

Financial appraisal

Project management

Adaptability

Team building

Education

Qualification in Project/Construction Management

Tools

Airtable

BIM360/ACC

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Company Description

At Frasers Group we're rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we're serving our consumers with the world's best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we're elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Why join us?

Our mission - we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our purpose - we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world's best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

This role is based on site at our Shirebrook HQ, with UK wide and EU travel.

As a Project Manager in our Store Development Team you will manage new stores, major refurbishments, re-branding and extensions projects from Capex approval stage to Retail Handover. You will be responsible for external resource, from selection, and allocation to fit project requirements. The successful applicant will develop strong relationships with the supply chain and internal stakeholders to ensure flawless project delivery.

• Develop and maintain a team of pre-qualified partners both within the business and external resource
• Assign appropriate design teams to projects
• Work closely with Head of Project Management and Senior Project Managers to select the appropriate Contracts and Tender process
• Manage project Capex from approval stage to final account in conjunction with QS and in-house Cost Managers.
• Responsible for the health and safety of all construction activity
• Ensure the Frasers Retail Brand DNA is protected; strive to constantly improve the process and quality
• Interface with Head of Project Management, Procurement Teams and Cost Teams to ensure strategies meet the pipeline requirement
• Communicate monthly programme update via Flash Reports
• Championing the use of best practices, accuracy of construction documents and technical discipline
• Ensure Mechanical, Electrical and Sprinkler specifications are maintained as necessary
• Utilise and improve Airtable, BIM360/ACC tools
• Conduct annual KPI reviews on key external partners

Qualifications

• A Qualification in Project/Construction Management, and 3+ years of experience in Retail Project/Construction Management
• Retail experience is essential - either directly or via a consultancy
• Holding or actively working towards a Chartered membership of a construction related professional body or other professional accreditation e.g APM / PMI
• An in-depth experience of projects exceeding £1m
• Experience in a fast paced, ever-changing working environment - must be agile and adaptable
• Sound knowledge of legal and contractual frameworks
• Experience of all construction stages of the design process from conception through to delivery
• Understanding of Building Regulations and Compliance
• Thorough knowledge of architectural drawings and specifications for construction document production
• Must have a high level of financial appraisal skill
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and troubleshoot during a project
• Strong leadership skills with a can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail
• Able to build, mentor and develop a high performing external teams
• Must be able to work well under tight deadlines and able to reprioritise efficiently
• Self-starter able to work under own initiative
• Able to travel globally when required

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Fearless 1000 - By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.

*subject to terms and conditions

Frasers Festival - An event like no other! Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe - hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions - Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our "CEO Sessions" ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect - In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit - Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust - We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What's next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.