Capital Works Pm

We have a current opportunity for a Capital Works PM on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Londonand includes retail property acquisition, arranging leases etc as well as managing the capital works of design and fitting out new shops. I have outlined the role below, please get in touch if you are interested or would like to discuss further.

Job responsibilities

Shop Acquisitions
- Project manage shop acquisitions ensuring all tasks are delivered to standard, on time and within budget
- Conduct site visits/surveys, oversee the scope of works and fit out, manage contractors and handover completed shops to the Head of Retail and Shop Management team
- Visit and assess potential new UK store locations, working on feasibility and scope of works
- Produce business cases for shop acquisitions expansion in London and other areas of the UK

Shop Design and Fit Out
- Full end-to-end management of design process from concept through to handover
- Maintain high standards for design and delivery of all shop design and concepts
- Lead team to ensure all designs/fit out are inclusive of Crisis values and brand, commercial, practical and adhere to current H&S and planning guidelines.
- Manage internal and external teams to ensure all technical and architectural details are correct and to the necessary standard
- Work with internal stakeholders and external contractors and suppliers to ensure investment for shop acquisitions is being delivered to agreed service levels
- Monitor and manage contractor performance, including site visits, and ensure appropriate actions are taken
- Liaise consistently with relevant Crisis departments to ensure their buy in to the projects and to access their expertise around relevant work-streams.
- Manage refurbishment/refit projects of existing retail sites as and when appropriate

Shop Openings
- Order and track shop setup equipment in time for opening
- Assist in planning and running of shop opening events

Overall Project Accountability
- Responsible for the delivery of project aims and objectives, budget control, cost planning and value and risk management
- Ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with agreed contract terms on time, on budget.
- Responsible for chairing project meetings ensuring that each shop meets stakeholder requirements.
- To ensure that internal and external stakeholders are kept fully communicated on project progress and any issues that arise. Prepare reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes and providing regular progress reports.
- Ensure all documentation is up to date and stored correctly on Microsoft Sharepoint
- Build effective relationships with internal and external partners, respond to and resolve conflict when arises between different stakeholders

General Accountabilities
- To provide general building construction advice and guidance when required particularly in relation to ongoing maintenance and management issues of retail properties.
- Actively encourage and support member involvement within Crisis
- Develop an understanding of homelessness and Crisis' aims
- Follow Crisis policies and procedures, including health and safety
- Carry out other reasonable duties that may be required

***Person Specification

Essential
- Experience of successfully delivering capital projects of a similar scale within a project management environment
- Excellent business analysis skills with ability to undertake research and model data as required for business case development
- Experience of managing successful relationships with landlords, suppliers, contractors, colleagues, volunteers and external partners
- Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects with strict deadlines
- Proven negotiator able to find collaborative resolution to problems.
- PRINCE2 or AGILE Practitioner, or other equivalent project management qualification
- Able to travel within the UK and work flexible hours as required
- Commitment to Crisis' purpose and values including equality and social inclusion

Desirable
- Facilities and/or Construction experience within a retail setting
- Design focused with a construction background

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