Madisons are recruiting for a Construction Programme Manager (Retail) to get started on a permanent basis for a reputable client in Huddersfield.
Our client are seeking a dynamic Programme Manager with experience in retail and a ‘can do’ attitude to lead retail ‘roll-out’ type programmes and provide support to the wider business.
Duties:
* The management of all aspects of multiple roll-out type projects from start to finish; project funding, planning, design, construction, operation, and handover of multiple projects working to a series of pre-determined goals and objectives always with the client’s requirements in mind.
* Through engagement and consultation with our client and their stakeholder’s developing the programme and ‘Key Event Schedules’.
* High level of communication across all levels of management, to develop and establish a brief for the project that clearly defines all objectives.
* Driving stakeholder performance to meet objectives, monitoring progression and reporting progress.
* Setting measurable objectives and timelines of all elements within the projects; and managing other consultant disciplines and contractors to ensure satisfactory outcomes.
* Maintaining records and work folders – ensuring all work is checked and appropriately approved for distribution.
* Managing of all retail construction / pre-development projects in a live environment.
* Chair and lead meetings, both internally and externally to capture actions and ensure these are closed out in a timely manner.
* Management of external design teams, cost management consultants and contractors to ensure timely completion within budget and timelines.
Person Specification:
* Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
* Able to operate under own initiative and share ideas for making process improvements.
* Able to analyse data and programme trends and adapt to changing circumstances.
* Delivers consistently high-quality work output to the customer.
* Shows confidence to challenge poor practice.
* Excellent influencing skills and a confident communicator.
* Considers and adapts to the conflicting needs of all stakeholders.
* Builds strong relationship and develops high performing teams.
* Works collaboratively with all colleagues and stakeholders to deliver operational excellence.
* Maintains professional and effective working relationships with our clients to deliver operational excellence to help develop new business opportunities.
Requirements:
Essential
* Experience working with retail clients / Managing roll-out type programmes
* Construction knowledge and experience with an understanding of CDM Regulations
* Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office (MS Excel in particular)
* Holds full driving license and own car with ability to travel within the UK
* Skilled at Project & Programme Management / Strategic Planning
* Contract Administration
* Financial budgeting
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Critical thinking and problem solving
* Excellent time management / workload prioritising
* Excellent organisational skills – scheduling, planning etc
* Excellent attention to detail
* Client focused approach
* Pro-active and self-motivated
* Ability to analyse data and situations and come up with creative solutions
* Can do / make it happen attitude
* Presentation and reporting skills
* Commercial awareness
* A logical and practical mind
Desirable
* A logical and practical mind
* Educated to degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in relevant subject.
* CSCS card - Black/gold/white (or possess the qualifications to achieve).
* SMSTS
* CDM awareness training.
* Asbestos Awareness training.
* Up to date knowledge on H&S legislation.
* Chartered membership of a relevant body.
Benefits:
* 25 Holidays (Christmas: the office is closed for 1 week, retain 3 holidays)
* An extra day’s holiday on your birthday
* Option to buy additional holidays
* Full training is provided.
* Wellness programme
* Training paid for (subject to training agreement)
* Professional fees paid
* Tech Scheme available
* Salary Sacrifice pension contribution up to 3% (to meet government requirements)
* Paid bank holidays
* On-site parking
If you are interested in the above position, and open to hearing any further details please apply or contact us using the below methods:
Consultant Name: Kieran Atkinson
Landline: 01992 568886
Email: Kieranmadisons.org.uk
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