Project Planner (field based)

JR United Kingdom; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Planner to join their dynamic team in Pontefract. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Property Investment projects, ensuring the successful delivery of new stores and refits. You will work closely with various stakeholders, utilizing your strong planning and organizational skills to manage resources and timelines effectively. The company values personality and teamwork, fostering a vibrant environment where your contributions truly matter. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about delivering exceptional service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday rising to 38 days

Staff discount codes

30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products

Company pension matching

Bonus

Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Qualifications

• Integrity and judgment are essential for this role.
• Significant experience in Commercial/Retail is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various teams to deliver planning functions.
• Conduct site visits to gather planning information.
• Manage project resource requirements effectively.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Customer-focused Service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Prioritizing Workload

Education

GCSE in English Language

GCSE in Mathematics

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

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Project Planner (field based), Pontefract

Client: Superdrug

Location: Pontefract, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend-setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station, is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service, and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

An exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced department delivering Property Investment projects for both Superdrug & Savers. Working within the programme & planning office, the successful candidate will work to deliver the full planning function to ensure the safe and effective delivery of new stores, refits, and other investments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Working cross-functionally and with a wide range of people including Store and Delivery teams, Project & Implementation Managers, External suppliers, and Programme Manager.
2. Undertaking site visits to ascertain key planning information to support informed decision-making.
3. Produce project phase plans with a key focus on ensuring commercial/tradable transition and cost-effective/manageable workload.
4. Effective planning, coordination, and communication of project resource requirements including staffing, suppliers, fixtures, and enablement assets.
5. Collation, analysis, and follow-up to resolution of operational feedback for completed projects.
6. Forward planning and realignment of workload to achieve opening date schedules.
7. Continuous development and refinement of department processes and procedures.

This job is a good fit for you if:

1. You are good at Problem Solving.
2. You enjoy a fast-paced environment with a varied workload.
3. You understand the value of strong communication.
4. You are motivated by providing a customer-focused service.
5. You know you add value through your analytical thinking and good attention to detail.
6. You get satisfaction through continued learning.
7. You have a flexible approach to work.
8. You are good at prioritizing workload.

What you’ll need:

1. Integrity and Judgement
2. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
3. English Language and Mathematics to GCSE standard (or equivalent).
4. Significant experience in Commercial/Retail.
5. Strong planning & Organizational skills
6. Competent IT Skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) would be valuable.
7. Full UK driving licence

Here's what's in it for you

1. 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
2. Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop, and Three UK.
3. We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
4. 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
5. 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in-store and online
6. Company pension matching and bonus
7. Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm (3 days on the field or office & 2 days wfh)

Location: Field Based (car allowance provided)