Development Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Development Co-ordinator to work in our Design & Shopfitting division, who is passionate about their role in offering excellent service and standards to our customers. We are looking for someone who is motivated, personable, and able to work on own initiative and also as part of our larger team.

**The role**:
To support multiple development projects with the business, by managing small refits and equipment roll outs. To communicate to all stakeholders ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget. Provide support to the BDS development team to ensure all orders are communicated to suppliers and contractors as required.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- To ensure project lead times are achieved based on an agreed projects programme.
- To carry out site surveys to include photographs and completion of onsite survey documentation.
- Produce quotations for project works and submit for approval.
- Production of project plans detailing a programme of works with clearly defined milestone dates.
- Ensuring that all projects are carried out to agreed specifications in accordance with SPAR brand manuals and industry best practice, within budget/time constraints and in accordance with national regulations.
- Ensuring conformance with supplier terms and conditions.
- Adherence to competitive tendering and partnering processes.
- Formulation and ongoing management of effective control processes to ensure that asbestos, CDM regulations, DDA requirements and fire risk assessment requirements are managed effectively.
- Effective snagging of all Shopfitting and construction works.
- Adhere to all Blakemore polices and core processes.

**Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required**:

- 5 x GCSE (A-C)
- A valid driver's licence.
- Detailed knowledge of retail store design, SPAR formats and understanding of refit programming.
- A detailed understanding of available equipment and finishes and how projects are implemented.
- Knowledge of different computer software & CAD packages.
- Ability to produce accurate and detailed site surveys.
- A knowledge of statutory and legal requirements including Building Regulations and Health & Safety responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.

**What's in it for you?**
- Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
- Outstanding Training & Development
- Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Excellent benefits package including:

- Use of Company Car
- Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'
- 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
- 10% Staff Discount in our SPAR stores
- Access to our colleague benefits scheme which offers a wide range of high street retail, holiday & leisure discounts
- Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- NEST pension scheme
- Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
- Long Service Awards (e.g. 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)

**Who are we**:
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

**Location**: Hybrid - Field based with visits to office when required
**Contract Type**: Permanent
**Hours**: Full Time. Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm
**Salary**: circa £22,000-£25,000 p/a (depending on experience) plus use of company car.

**Benefits**: Company Sick Pay Scheme, Additional Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Life Cover, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering Opportunities, Company Vehicle commensurate with job role.

You may have experience of the following: Project Manager, Shopfitting, Retail, Design, Project Management, Refurbishment, Project Coordinator, CAD, Installation Projects, etc.

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