Store Construction Consultant

Summary

£49,500* - £66,000* per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

Our Head Office Store Construction Department is strengthening their Commercial Team to meet our ambitious plans. You will be an enthusiastic and motivated Construction Manager and you will be supporting tendering and have project management responsibilities for our store construction projects across the UK. You will be a key team member in a fast-paced environment, being given responsibility and the opportunity to develop.

What you'll do

• Tendering, appointing and managing construction projects at a national level.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with external contractors,  consultants and key contacts.
• Liaising with the stores design team to ensure collaborative development and efficient team working.
• Monitoring quality of appointed national projects through KPI reporting and site visits
• Identify and deliver opportunities for cost savings and additional cost mitigation
• Supporting regional teams in the execution of projects through regular meetings, reports and guidance to colleagues.
• Manage supplier agreements and conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement.
• Delivering effective business communications through review, reporting, briefings, presenting in team meetings and creating executive summaries as and when appropriate
• Updating national procedures, polices and processes and ensure that these are effectively communicated and implemented correctly.
• Presenting projects and plans in front of large audiences
• Ensure that all matters that may impact the smooth running of the build are reported to senior management and fixed immediately
• Demonstrate a willingness to travel for site visits on a weekly basis, development days and training
• Involvement or lead on ad-hoc special projects and tasks.

What you'll need

• A graduate in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Self-motivated and ambitious to develop and progress their career
• Exposure to contract management, pre-construction phase or site experience desirable but not essential
• Sound commercial knowledge with an excellent eye for detail
• The ability to project manage multiple projects concurrently and handle conflicting deadlines
• Proven negotiation, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Equal comfort working within a team and on your own
• Knowledge of project management and comfortable working in a multi projects
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Hold a full driving licence

What you'll receive

This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £49,500 - £66,000 (depending on experience)with 35 days’ holiday per year (pro rata). We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles, and needs, which is why we offer arrange of additional benefits including but not limited to:

•  Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve.

To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl, and apply now.

*Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting Allowance

 Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.