Head of Pre-Construction & Delivery Strategy

Primark Stores Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus potential

23-27 days leave

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark Stores Limited is seeking an experienced Head of Pre-Construction to shape strategy and governance for its global store estate. You’ll lead cost planning, feasibility and tendering, embedding a consistent pre-construction approach across new stores and major investments.

Working with Property, Finance and Operations, you’ll drive cost certainty, risk management and a right‑first‑time delivery mindset, culminating in a strong, ongoing pipeline for Primark’s growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' pre-construction experience with commercially robust solutions.
• 5+ years in head of or senior leadership in complex retail/property.
• Experience leading feasibility, planning, cost management, design coordination.
• Proven success delivering projects ranging from small programmes to large‑scale investments exceeding £20m.
• Strong stakeholder management with executives and external partners.
• Experience establishing governance, standards and best‑practice processes.
• Proven ability to build, lead and develop high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction across stores and capital projects, ensuring delivery.
• Drive tender submissions and delivery strategies aligned with objectives.
• Oversee cost planning and benchmarking for transparency and value.
• Lead design coordination to align with requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance on feasibility and planning.
• Build relationships with landlords, consultants and partners.
• Identify and mitigate risks from early stages.
• Champion quality, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Pre-construction leadership

Strategic planning

Governance

Cost management

Programme planning

Tendering

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk management

Job description

Primark Stores Limited is seeking an experienced Head of Pre-Construction to shape strategy and governance for its global store estate. You’ll lead cost planning, feasibility and tendering, embedding a consistent pre-construction approach across new stores and major investments.

Working with Property, Finance and Operations, you’ll drive cost certainty, risk management and a right‑first‑time delivery mindset, culminating in a strong, ongoing pipeline for Primark’s growth.