Feasibility Manager - Cost Management

Tesco is seeking an experienced Feasibility Manager to lead and manage the commercial and technical aspects within the Store Development Feasibility and Commercial team. The successful candidate will produce accurate feasibility cost estimates and ensure consistent cost management processes across all markets.

You will be responsible for:

Lead and manage all commercial and technical due diligence, design, and implementation for new store development and redevelopments in the Tesco Portfolio.
Direct QS team to produce accurate feasibility cost estimates for new store developments and refurbishments.
Lead the design team and project managers to create efficient solutions for store delivery, utilizing knowledge of retail design and fit-out.
Deliver and manage developer specifications, compliance documents, and specification drawings by collaborating with Location Planning, Finance, Property Acquisition, and Design Team stakeholders.
Ensure consistent cost management processes are implemented
Deliver the right proposition as defined by the Formats and Design Standards team.
Conduct technical appraisals and site visits across Ireland
Participate in meetings with developers and shopping centre owners to discuss project requirements and specifications.
Collaborate with Property Finance and Property Teams to meet deadlines for monthly Property Board reviews and approvals.
Facilitate negotiations with real estate owners and developers to ensure compliance with technical specifications and project timelines.
Manage cost data, benchmark development costs, and drive cost efficiencies through value engineering and procurement processes.
Attend all relevant Natural Work Team meetings on and off-site to provide planning and design expertise.
Engage with Property colleagues to manage the process for Feasibility Plans and share Design Documents.
Coach, support, and provide information for Tesco Business Services to deliver accurate Retail Plans and Design Documents.

You will need:

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction cost management, preferably with PQS or Contractor/Developer experience.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Desired Skills:

Proficiency in cost management software and tools.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What's in it for you:

We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:

Competitive Salary
Life Assurance
Pension Scheme*
Bonus Scheme*
Our Virtual GP service provides free and confidential access to an online GP through video GP consultations, and online prescription service for colleagues. The service is also available to families of colleagues who live at the same address for a reduced cost.
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and family members for in the moment emotional support along with free access to a range of wellbeing services supporting you under our new Wellbeing First approach of Body, Mind and Life.
Colleague Clubcard offering 10% discount across stores and online, with 15% discount weekends once a month (Friday to Sunday), and 20% off twice a year. There is also 20% off F&F clothing, all year long, these various discounts can be extended to a family member with a 2nd Clubcard available.*
Annual leave starting at 23 days
Save As You Earn Scheme*

*Entry requirements and rules of the scheme apply

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility