Senior Project Manager – Construction

Senior Project Manager – Construction

Starting salary from £42,631 - £64,199 per annum (subject to experience) - Put yourself at the forefront of our expansion plans and build an exciting career with us. We are currently recruiting for our Exeter, Northfleet, Livingston and Runcorn property offices.

Introduction

Do you relish a deadline-driven construction role where the results of your inspired efforts stand for everyone to see, as they come to life, brick by brick?

Managing relationships with key collaborators, you will liaise with internal and external parties throughout the project cycle. Working proactively to address potential obstacles and plan costs, you will ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

We will send you on an intensive structured 3-4 month induction period, where you will learn how our business works at our other property offices. After your induction is complete you will be responsible for an assigned geographical area. Overseeing the construction of new stores, extensions and modernisations of our existing store portfolio you will also ensure the highest quality standards and compliance with our corporate specification and H&S requirements.

 

Your role

• Overseeing the construction of new stores, extensions and modernisations of our existing store portfolio
• Managing assigned project plans and deadlines
• Monitoring project progress and checking quality standards are met at all times
• Managing relationships with external companies, contractors and suppliers
• Ensuring compliance with our corporate specification and internal procedures
• Ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety performance on all construction sites
• Remedying any issues quickly and effectively with an aim to keeping projects moving and ensuring deadlines are not jeopardised
• Reporting on the progress of construction projects to the Senior team
• Budget management and controlling project costs

Your profile

• Degree-level education in Engineering or Construction
• Relevant practical experience, ideally in new build project management
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent negotiating and organisational skills
• Sound commercial acumen
• The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Equal comfort working within a team and on your own
• Fluency in German is advantageous but not essential
• A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the UK.

Our offer

• Salary from £42,631 - £64,199 per annum (subject to experience)
• Fully expensed company car including private millage
• 35 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• 10% discount on all Lidl products, in all stores throughout the UK
• Access to corporate discounts on a range of products and services (including holidays, home and garden products, leisure activities and more)
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Brilliant opportunities to take on more responsibility and long term career prospects