Store Construction Consultant

Lidl; City Of London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail chain is seeking a Store Construction Consultant in London. The role involves managing national construction projects, building relationships with contractors, and ensuring project quality through effective monitoring. The ideal candidate should be a graduate in Quantity Surveying or related fields, possess strong communication and negotiation skills, and be self-motivated. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance program.

Benefits

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

35 days' holiday (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Graduate in a relevant field such as Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Self-motivated and ambitious.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects at a national level.
• Build relationships with contractors and consultants.
• Monitor project quality through KPI reporting.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct meetings and deliver presentations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

Job information Store Construction Consultant from the Company Lidl, this latest Store Construction Consultant job vacancy is located in the city London KT located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE .

Job Responsibility:

Summary

£49,500* - £66,000* per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

Our Head Office Store Construction Department is strengthening their Commercial Team to meet our ambitious plans. You will be an enthusiastic and motivated Construction Manager and you will be supporting tendering and have project management responsibilities for our store construction projects across the UK. You will be a key team member in a fast-paced environment, being given responsibility and the opportunity to develop.

What you'll do

• Tendering, appointing and managing construction projects at a national level.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with external contractors, consultants and key contacts.
• Liaising with the stores design team to ensure collaborative development and efficient team working.
• Monitoring quality of appointed national projects through KPI reporting and site visits
• Identify and deliver opportunities for cost savings and additional cost mitigation
• Supporting regional teams in the execution of projects through regular meetings, reports and guidance to colleagues.
• Manage supplier agreements and conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement.
• Delivering effective business communications through review, reporting, briefings, presenting in team meetings and creating executive summaries as and when appropriate
• Updating national procedures, polices and processes and ensure that these are effectively communicated and implemented correctly.
• Presenting projects and plans in front of large audiences
• Ensure that all matters that may impact the smooth running of the build are reported to senior management and fixed immediately
• Demonstrate a willingness to travel for site visits on a weekly basis, development days and training
• Involvement or lead on ad-hoc special projects and tasks.

What you'll need

• A graduate in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Self-motivated and ambitious to develop and progress their career
• Exposure to contract management, pre-construction phase or site experience desirable but not essential
• Sound commercial knowledge with an excellent eye for detail
• The ability to project manage multiple projects concurrently and handle conflicting deadlines
• Proven negotiation, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Equal comfort working within a team and on your own
• Knowledge of project management and comfortable working in a multi projects
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Hold a full driving licence

What you'll receive

This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £49,500 - £66,000 (depending on experience) with 35 days' holiday per year (pro rata). We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles, and needs, which is why we offer arrange of additional benefits including but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve.

To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl, and apply now.

• Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting Allowance

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.