Project and Design Manager

4 weeks ago

Havant, United Kingdom FatFace Full time
Role: Project and Design Manager

Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.
Department: Property
Reports To: Head of Property
Location: Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QJ
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working, 3 days per week office based - travel to stores will be required.
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Are you ready to take the next step in your project management career? FatFace is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project and Design Manager to join our Property team. Based in Havant with hybrid working arrangements, this role is ideal for someone with project management experience in the retail sector who is looking to develop their skills further. You'll have the opportunity to manage a variety of projects, from new store openings to refurbishments, and play a key role in enhancing our brand. If you're passionate about delivering a high-quality retail store environment and eager to grow with us, we want to hear from you

Role Summary
It will be the job holders responsibility to manage the delivery of projects (new stores, relocations, refits and closures) in line with expected programme dates, cost budgets and brand standards.
To oversee all project related activities from initial scoping / design and budgeting through the construction phase to post opening close-out.
This position includes responsibility for co-ordinating store design and updating of brand standards as briefed by the business.
To improve processes and find new and innovative ways of enhancing the Fat Face property portfolio whilst enhancing value and achieving savings wherever possible.
The role will cover the entire estate both in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada.
To support the Head of Property and support in leading the team in their absence

Role Responsibilities
Assess the condition and landlord works required for new sites, including negotiation of specifications for inclusion in lease agreements
Responsible for all aspects of producing project cost schedules for capex authorisation and responsible for delivery in line with approved budgets
Co-ordination of all construction / design processes from initial feasibility through to project completion
Management of all contractors / consultants (including external design resource) involved in construction activities
Provide expert advice on all aspects of construction and repair for the proposed and existing Fat Face portfolio.
Advise on dilapidation/repair issues and cost estimates in relation to closures
Oversee tender contracts where appropriate, reviewing and challenging costs in order to negotiate savings and deliver best value on all projects.
Review existing processes or resources to identify and implement creative new ways of working, revised design / brand standards or sourcing from alternative suppliers which reduces costs and enables the business to carry out construction more effectively and more economically.
Oversee the appointment of contractors / consultants and procurement of direct supply shopfitting components as required.
Manage the external design resource, contribute to store design reviews and ensure all stores / projects are delivered to required standards.

Skills and Experience
The principle requirement is extensive experience as a project manager, preferably for a quality brand retailer or similar operator, with a strong track record of successfully delivering projects to programme, within budget and to a high standard.
A relevant technical qualification would be an advantage although experience may override
Comprehensive knowledge of shopfitting / construction processes and legal / statutory compliance requirements
Experience of operating in international markets is preferred, to ideally include the US and Canada.

Role Competencies
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise / manage multiple projects.
Confident communicator with ability to build effective internal relationships at all levels and externally with suppliers.
Proactive/problem solver who takes ownership to resolve issues
Management of direct reports (2 co-ordinators) and external consultants / contractors
Numerical – strong skills in the preparation of project budgets, monitoring of costs and invoices.
Enjoys working within a small department and actively promotes team spirit
A good understanding of Microsoft Projects, or equivalent, as well as Excel and Powerpoint.

Key Contacts and Relationships:
Internal:
Head of Property
Directors (CEO / FD / Stores Director)
Store Development, Maintenance and Estates Team
Finance Team
Retail Operations
Brand Team

External:
Contractors
Suppliers
Designer / Architect and other consultants
Service Providers
Landlords

Accountable for Resources:
Responsible for all contracts relating to new store, refit or closure projects.
Responsible for all cost budgets relating to new stores, refits and closures.
Responsible for review and updating of Design / Brand Standards for stores.

FatFace Benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Perkbox our online platform to use from day one (this includes amazing online discounts, home workouts, wellbeing content, popular brand discounts e.c.t)
Thrive – Our learning management system- access from day one with 1000’s of pieces of learning
Dental Insurance (employee funded)
Pension scheme
EAP support around the clock- UNUM/Retail Trust/ Fashion Textiles Support
Critical illness/Death in service for Salaried staff
Sick pay allowances
O2 phone discount
Eye Tests/contributions to glasses
Sabbatical leave in line with service
Enhanced Family Friendly polices i.e. Maternity Leave
Refer a friend scheme

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