Senior Projects Manager - Property & Store Upgrades

The Channel Islands Co-operative Society; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer

Staff discount 10%

Generous holiday allowance

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Regular double discount weekends

Job summary

The Channel Islands Co-operative Society is recruiting a Senior Projects Manager to lead property project delivery across Jersey and Guernsey. You will manage the delivery of the property operating model and oversee store interventions, ensuring strong governance and value for members.

Working with the PMO and design partners, you will plan, coordinate, and reintegrate projects, balancing customer, contractor, and colleague needs to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-location portfolio and contracts management.
• Experience with reactive maintenance and minor works projects.
• Ability to produce clear written reports.
• Experience of line management at a manager level.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Report to the CPSO on property projects and provide updates.
• Lead the Projects Coordinator and project managers; set work plans and monitor progress.
• Support governance, risk, and health and safety matters for property projects.
• Assist in developing budgets, spend plans, and forecasts for property activity.
• Help develop plans, schedules, and forecasts for property-related work.
• Demonstrate investment in the Coop’s property portfolio through ROI or asset value.
• Lead the Property and Sustainability Team and set performance targets.
• Coordinate with supply-chain partners and ensure compliant terms with contractors.
• Ensure compliant appointment of consultants, designers, PMs, and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

ICT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI basics

Job description

The Channel Islands Co-operative Society is recruiting a Senior Projects Manager to lead property project delivery across Jersey and Guernsey. You will manage the delivery of the property operating model and oversee store interventions, ensuring strong governance and value for members.

Working with the PMO and design partners, you will plan, coordinate, and reintegrate projects, balancing customer, contractor, and colleague needs to achieve optimal outcomes.