Pre-Construction Commercial Manager

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 expansion plans. You will be an enthusiastic and motivated Pre-Construction Commercial 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.

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.

**Please note as per Lidl internal structures your job title will be Consultant**

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
•    Developing Cost Plans, 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 is desirable
•    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

35 days holiday (pro rata)
10% in-store discount
Sabbatical
Enhanced family leave
Pension scheme
Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

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

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