It Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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 a experienced Construction Project Manager based at our office in Knowsley, you will report to the Facilities Manager. You will oversee the management and co-ordination 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.

Who We Are

QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively, engaging way. We offer an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products - from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewellery - and we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning customer service. Worldwide, QVC reaches more than 200 million homes via our 12 broadcast networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps and social pages. In 2021, QVC International served 4.7 million customers and has more than 7,000 team members in the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China.

Your Impact

• 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.
• 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.
• Develop a network of third-party design, construction & project management partners in UK Market.

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