
Property Projects Lead
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and develop our in-house Projects team, including the project managers and projects assistants, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture, whilst challenging the status quo.
- Capable of short, medium and long term goal setting. Ideally will have a strong network of reliable contractors and a demonstrable history of success within a multi-site, fast-paced business.
- Implement effective project management ways of working, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
- Work closely with the design team, project managers, and contractors, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
- Establish and manage relationships with internal and external vendors, architects, contractors, and other partners, negotiating contracts, coordinating project timelines, and overseeing quality control.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Create robust processes for data management and commercial analysis throughout projects.
- Ensure that all design and construction documentation is complete, accurate, and adheres to regulatory requirements, incorporating sustainable practices and designs where appropriate.
- Lead on end to end timelines of new stores.. Creating clear visibility of each stage of the project, highlighting risks when needed.
- Continuously work to drive efficiencies in ways of working and methods of production with external partners.
- Evaluate the performance of completed stores to ensure that they meet the brandâs standards and customer expectations.
- Provide post-project feedback and continuously improve processes.
- Visit sites pre, during and post installation to drive quality improvements.
- Develop and manage budget breakdowns for all retail design and fit-out projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions and value engineering where necessary.
- Ensure financial workbooks are maintained and up-to-date
- Hold bi-weekly meetings with our finance team to manage finance updates and tracking within the business.
- Experience in a similar role with experience in the U.S. and E.U. markets being a big plus.
- You strongly resonate with our mission and values, embodying integrity, purpose, and authenticity
- Experience building and empowering teams through reverse-leadership, mentorship, and a continuous learning mindset
- Youâre happy to travel extensively, getting to know our sites and estate inside out
- You negotiate with confidence and build strong, trusted partnerships and sharp commercial thinking to every decision.
- Deep understanding of planned and preventative Maintenance Programmes and expertise in Facilities Management
- Experience delivering re-fits and refurbishments that make a real impact aligned to our store experience
- Experience Interview - a slightly longer video call for you to meet your manager and discuss your skill-set and experience for the role
- Final Interview - 1 hour in person task interview to complete and present