We have an exciting new role for a Property Project Manager to work with a leading retail chain. The successful candidate will be involved in shop refits and will be required to travel throughout the UK.
The role objectives
To project manage the entire process of shop fitting of new stores from inception to store opening. This is to include preparing site surveys, obtaining competitive tenders, managing capital budgets to working with retail colleagues to ensure a fantastic looking product. This role requires a flexible individual not afraid of a challenge and encompasses new store openings for the Client’s multiple Brands throughout the UK.
Responsibilities / Objectives:
Visit sites the business is considering to evaluate challenges to new store opening and to establish capital budgets.
Liaising with architects, agents, acquisition surveyors and retail colleagues to agree optimum store layout, finishes and any necessary enabling works.
Tendering the necessary shop fitting works in accordance with company guidelines and to secure competitive prices for projects .
Instruction of architects and other professionals for any necessary planning or other approvals required.
Instruction of the selected contractor and monitoring of shop-fitting to ensure the opening of the store to an agreed cost, specification and timescale.
Management of any snagging items post store opening in a quick and efficient manner.
To attend meetings with colleagues to update them on progress in the new store opening programme
Assisting the development of new store concepts
To develop a robust and reliable pool of suitable contractors