Capital Project & Programme Manager

Client-side, European Capital Project & Programme Manager, London

Opportunity to join a client-side in-house Property team working with a fantastic UK retail brand looking to expand its European footprint. The role will entail outlining the programme strategy and method to deliver capital projects in the construction, fit-out, refurbishment and design of new & existing stores.

Competitive basic salary, fixed bonus, private medical, contribution matching pension scheme, paid European travel and other benefits.

The Brief

Responsible for a programme management of multiple retail fit-out projects within Europe in a timely manner with the use of planning controls to the agreed budgets.

Core Responsibilities

Programme Scheduling & Project Management

• Responsible for the creation of the programme
• Creating a programme where the projects are being delivered in a staged manner so that that the Ops team are able to manage the flow of new stores
• Overseeing the progress of multiple projects across Europe to ensure they are delivered in a timely manner and within budget
• Create and maintain processes to manage multiple projects at the same time

Capex Budget Management

• Tracking multiple project during quote/tender and construction phases.
• Monitoring project budgets to ensure they keep within the agreed figures

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensuring that our Project Managers, Furniture Suppliers and Architects are working together to ensure the projects are completed in a timely manner
• Keeping the different departments informed of the store fit-out progress so they are prepared to act when required.
• Create a maintain a structured communication process for stakeholders

Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure each project has a fit-out programme
• Create a store briefing document for each project
• Ensure the store tracker documentation is kept up to date
• Ensure the fit-out contracts are created and completed

Key Experience & Attributes

• Good knowledge and handling of project and programme management methodology and techniques - Prince2 and/or APM qualifications would be preferred
• Proven management of external suppliers and contractors and demonstrate influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of tendering, negotiating and management through schedule of rates
• Demonstrable experience of delivering multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding and experience of related building compliance; CDM, H&S, building control, asbestos awareness etc.
• Good facilitating and organising skills
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems
• Very structured
• Additional European language is advantageous