Space Planning Construction Project Manager

LUSH; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Diversity matters

We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. It's what you do that counts, and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future.

We see you, we celebrate you, we want you!

Who we are

You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb, but there's more to this great-smelling, partly employee-owned, family-run company than pioneering cosmetics. We believe our business should put more back into the world than it takes and demonstrate that capitalism can be a force for good.

The Living Wage Foundation's statement 'a hard day's work deserves a fair day's pay' is one that we are proud to commit to in the UK. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we put our people first and fight cruel practices like animal testing, promote regeneration, and show that it is what's inside that counts - whether that's an ingredient in a product, or the minerals in a smartphone.

Overview

It is crucial that as a member of the Shop & Space Planning team you will have a clear understanding of the business critical functions and its priorities. Relating to both their own projects and the wider workload of the team and business. Having confidence to discuss deadlines, finances and putting realistic delivery expectations at the forefront of the work.

Passionate about the brand, our products and delivering great customer service from our team to all areas of the business.

Able to manage difficult conversations, maintain relationships and know when to raise something to the appropriate teams or individuals without relying on them to cross every T.

Within the ever-changing world of work, it is essential that the Construction Project Management roles are multi-skilled and dynamic in their approach. Though they often have a predominant focus (ABC's and project delivery) their skillset is broad and transferable making them an asset to any team that they are collaborating with.

Skill sharing is essential within this role and the wider team.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.

Key Responsibilities

End to end service

• Multi-skilled approach providing a smooth delivery
• Supporting with the operating procedures for all projects
• Ensuring internal documents and folders are accurately completed for historical use
• Multiple cross-country work - bringing efficiencies and alignment in processes for all markets
• Ensuring correct contracts are in place for safeguarding of the business

Capex management

• Ensuring budgets are created collaboratively with the team, accurately and managed effectively to reflect opportunities
• Reporting of Capex spends according to internal finance & property systems

Construction, buying, ethics, environment and manufacture management

• Overseeing construction management including external consultants, contractors and space planners
• Onsite management including H&S and safeguarding
• Working parallel with quantity surveyors
• Management of store closures & dilapidations
• Collaborative ownership with the team of projects no matter how big or small
• Value engineer construction costs to support design and to meet business needs
• Manage each project from lease signing to opening
• Supporting the estate upkeep with range rollouts, concept development
• Review existing pool of go-to manufacturers and suppliers that meet the business requirements
• Management of fixtures & fittings including sourcing, manufacture, delivery & installation
• Bring Lush ethics into every collaborative decision
• Collaborate with your teams for continued development of materials, sourcing and costs to suit business requirements and ensure we use materials that are fit for purpose, running trials where needed

Product, design & sales

• Providing support for any product range reviews and rollouts where required
• Increased knowledge in products, design methods and merchandising for sales, providing practical support and having awareness of the details
• Delivering the best customer service experience

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience of working parallel with quantity surveyors, preferred but not essential
• Experience of ensuring correct contracts are in place for safeguarding of the business
• This role will require travel as and when required, flexibility is key. Capability for extended travel across the UK&I & Europe
• Global support - think local act global
• Passion for retail and shopping experiences, with added interest in future thinking
• No job too big or too small, happy to get stuck in and hands-on with practical tasks
• Basic understanding of technology and computer skills, and a huge enthusiasm for learning, sharing and self-development
• A team player with strong collaboration skills, working closely with designers to help bring the project to life. This includes sharing ideas, giving feedback, and ensuring all areas have been detailed and thought through for efficiency and success
• Taking a holistic approach to the business, with the ability to adapt to change in these uncertain challenging times
• Strong ability to self-manage and see the bigger picture taking ownership of your role and responsibilities within the team
• The ability to see efficiencies, simplify and implement change
• Respect for your working environment and those around you
• Passionate about company ethics and our approach to sustainability and how we strive to improve this within our discipline
• Strong time management skills