Senior Construction Consultant required to oversee construction projects across Scotland, ensuring highest standards and deadlines are met.
We're strengthening our construction team to meet our ambitious expansion plans and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Construction Consultant to join our team in the Motherwell Property Office based in Eurocentral.
As a Senior Construction Consultant, you will manage, plan and oversee construction projects across Scotland, ensuring the highest standards and deadlines are met.
You will oversee the construction of new stores, extensions and modernisations of our existing store portfolio, ensuring the highest quality standards and compliance with our corporate specification and H&S requirements.
Managing relationships with key collaborators, you will liaise with internal and external parties throughout the project cycle.
You will work proactively to address potential obstacles and plan costs, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Oversee the construction of new stores, extensions and modernisations of our existing store portfolio
* Manage assigned project plans and deadlines
* Monitor project progress and check quality standards are met at all times
* Manage relationships with external companies, contractors and suppliers
* Ensure compliance with our corporate specification and internal procedures
* Ensure the highest standards of Health & Safety performance on all construction sites
* Remedy any issues quickly and effectively with an aim to keeping projects moving and ensuring deadlines are not jeopardised
* Report on the progress of construction projects to the Senior team
* Budget management and controlling project costs
**Requirements:**
* Educated to degree level or equivalent in either Engineering or Construction
* Proven experience in a Construction/Engineering related role
* PC literate with strong Microsoft Office skills
* A professional and refined negotiator with sound commercial acumen and judgment
* Highly organised with a pragmatic and analytical approach
* A strong multi-tasker with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines
* An excellent communicator who can communicate confidently with people at all levels of the business
* A team player who can perform tasks independently using their own initiative
* RICS, CIOB or MAPM accreditation is desirable or working towards qualifications
* Experience in another retailer is desirable
* Driving License is essential for this role
**What We Offer:**
* 35 days holiday (pro rata)
* 10% in-store discount
* Sabbatical
* Company Car
* Pension scheme
* Plus, more of the perks you deserve