Store Development Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Store Designer to lead exciting store development projects. You will manage the execution of both new and existing store projects, ensuring they meet high standards and are completed on time and within budget. This role requires exceptional collaboration with a dynamic team, effective communication with stakeholders, and a deep understanding of construction principles. Join a vibrant company that values employee wellbeing and offers generous perks, including extensive holiday leave and support for personal development. If you are ready to make a significant impact in retail construction, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

33 days holidays (including Bank Holidays) + your birthday

Employer pension contributions up to 7%

Contribution to gym membership

50% Gymshark Discount

Support for physical and mental wellbeing

Paid time off when unwell

Generous Family Leave package

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction project management.
• Experience in retail construction and store development is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing execution of store development projects within timelines and budgets.
• Collaborating with project managers and stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Project Management Software

Construction Procedures Knowledge

Health and Safety Regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Master's Degree or Certifications

Tools

Project Management Software

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Senior Store Designer for the Global Real Estate team

THE ROLE:

To ensure management of new and existing store projects. Managing clients' expectations through implementation of a project plan and providing leadership to contractors and architects, driving store projects to completion with the support of the Senior Development Project Manager.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Overseeing the execution of new and existing store development projects, ensuring they are completed within scheduled timelines, budget constraints, and meet the highest quality standards.
• Collaborating effectively with a team of project managers, fostering an environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and high performance.
• Liaising seamlessly with architects, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure goal alignment and smooth project execution.
• Creating and implementing comprehensive project plans detailing scope, objectives, deliverables, resources, budget, and timelines.
• Proactively identifying potential risks and developing strategic contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations across all construction projects for a safe working environment.
• Reviewing project statuses regularly, including budget, timelines, and progress, and reporting to senior management for transparency and decision-making.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance outcomes, optimize resources, and increase efficiency and profitability.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Who you are :

• Exceptional team collaboration skills, with experience in high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen, able to manage budgets and understand financial implications of decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder and client liaison.
• Proficiency in project management software tools.
• Deep understanding of construction procedures, materials, and project management principles.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and quality standards in construction.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field; master's degree or certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction project management, with a track record of managing large-scale projects.
• Experience in retail construction and store development is highly desirable.

THE PERKS:

At Gymshark, we invest in our employees' physical, mental, and financial health, offering fun and inclusive perks:

• 33 days holidays (including Bank Holidays) + your birthday
• Employer pension contributions up to 7%
• Contribution to gym membership
• 50% Gymshark Discount
• Support for physical and mental wellbeing
• Paid time off when unwell
• Generous Family Leave package
• Bonus potential

OUR VALUES ARE INVALUABLE

Sharing our values makes us who we are. You will be accessible, inclusive, humble (Be Human), caring for others and proactive for positive change (Give a Shit), honest and trustworthy (Do the Right Thing), ambitious, agile, disruptive (Find the Gymshark Way), and understand that we succeed together (Put Family First).