Group Project Manager - Property Development (2 year FTC)
Job no: 552679
Work type: Full time
Site: Redditch
Categories: Property
Location: National
Salary: c £55,000 pa plus aligned Company Benefits
Business Area: Halfords Support Centre
Job Purpose
Halfords are seeking an experienced retail construction Project Manager / Building Surveyor with a proven track record of delivery to join the ‘Property Development’ team and support with delivery of the strategic investment plan across the retail and garages estate.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the ‘Group Head of Property Development’, your key responsibilities will include:
1. Project management and delivery of construction from inception to completion:
Retail:
1. Major store commodity changes roll outs
2. Refurbishment of existing trading stores
3. Relocating stores to new units
Garages:
1. Refurbishment programmes of existing trading garages
2. New acquisition fit outs (limited)
3. Accountability for project spends ranging from £25k - £500k
4. Accountable for all key activities involved in the project delivery, inclusive of site surveys, scoping visits, cost estimates / management, value engineering, project tenders, management of core contractors / equipment suppliers, building regulation / planning applications, on site project management & H&S.
5. Supporting the ‘Property Team’ with new site enquiries by preparing construction documentation to support the ‘Agreement for Lease’. Key activities include conducting / commissioning building surveys, carrying out specification negotiations, preparing construction specifications and compiling relevant construction drawings to support the AFL.
6. Programme management of dilapidation roll out works such as roof and cladding repair schemes.
7. Supporting with delivery of store / garage minor works activity.
8. Overall delivery of projects on time, to required standards and budget.
9. Supporting with development and delivery of new store / garage concepts as and when the programme dictates.
10. Supporting with ongoing value engineering activities to help drive down project costs.
The position is field based, predominantly south / central activity, however the candidate will be required to travel to other UK locations should programme dictate and be away from home.
Key Skills/Experience
1. Formal qualification in building surveying, engineering, or construction, alongside building, fit-out and budget management experience desirable.
2. Experience of garage fit out, regulations and relevant applications with DVSA – Highly Preferable.
3. Experienced in delivery of fast paced retail roll out programmes.
4. Experienced in measured building surveys and use of AutoCAD - ESSENTIAL.
5. Thorough understanding / proven application of current building regulations.
6. Proven application of current CDM regulations.
7. Proven application of local authority planning principles.
8. H&S trained, preferably IOSH qualification.
9. 5 years relevant experience in a retail Project Manager position.
10. Team management experience would be beneficial.
11. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with a proven record of delivery within set programmes with strict cost and time frames.
12. Demonstrated experience of working with large budgets.
13. Self-motivated, resourceful, team player, excellent communicator with a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Microsoft Project.
14. Track record of innovation and change management.
Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.
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