Space Planning Construction Project Manager

OVERVIEW:
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.

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 department work - bringing efficiencies and alignment in processes.
• Experience of and 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 inc H&S and safeguarding
• Experience of and working parallel with quantity surveyors
• Experience of and ensuring correct contracts are in place for safeguarding of the business.
• Management of store closures & dilaps
• 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 start to finish - this can be from full factory refits/relocations to bespoke requests
• 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

Production, efficiency & quality

• Providing practical project support for any changes through process, innovation, safety and design
• Working collaboratively with Manufacturing & Services teams (PI, Environmental, H&S, Maintenance, Utilities) to support business growth
• Delivering the best customer service experience

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• This role will require travel as and when required, flexibility is key.
• Global support - think local act global
• 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
• Team player with strong abilities to collaborate
• Happy to work outside of your comfort zone and able to take risks within reason
• 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
• An honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay