Project Manager Construction (UK)

QVC; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Qurate Retail Group comprises six leading retail brands - QVC, HSN, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill and Grandin Road - all dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in video commerce ("vCommerce"), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms.
The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Construction Project Manager based at our office in Knowsley, reporting to the Facilities Manager. You will oversee the management and coordination of QVC UK's design and construction work, encompassing approximately 100,000m² of space within the QVC UK portfolio, which consists of Media Centre, Offices, Fulfilment Centre, Contact Centre, and Retail Store.

Your Impact

1. Main responsibilities will include expansions or renovations of all sites, including offices, Fulfilment Centre, Contact Centre, Retail Store, Studios, and other spaces from time to time; implementation or upgrade of building service and utility systems; improvement or optimization of space use and function; and optimization of QVC identity and image.
2. Provide and be accountable for the specification development, business and planning analysis, budget development and spend management, high-level project scheduling, resource assignment, layouts and designs, building systems function, vendor engagement, also leveraging Procurement support, including RFPs, purchase orders and contracts, total project and capital budget approval management.
3. Develop a network of third-party design, construction & project management partners in the UK Market.

What You Bring

1. You will have experience in building assets development lifecycle from project business case creation, site selection, project development, project completion and disposal.
2. Experience in project delivery (experience as a site-based project manager and of multiple procurement routes is an advantage).
3. You will have customer service skills, and a strong focus on safety and responsiveness.
4. Budget management skills.
5. Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or related field.
6. You will have experience in construction, renovation, and industrial and governmental regulations.
7. Experience working within both industrial facilities and office environments as well as experience with critical systems.
8. ICT skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and CAD.
9. Willingness to travel to other QVC UK locations as and when required, including overnight visits.