Senior Construction Project Manager – International

JOB OVERVIEW

Senior Construction Project Manager – International
Field based role (covering UK pls International locations)
Grade D+
Competitive salary + benefits
Our Senior Construction Project Managers manage new store and refurbishment projects as well as commercial initiative roll-outs, capital maintenance projects and layout change projects from inception to completion. You will manage multiple projects at any one time; therefore the ability to manage a demanding workload and changing business needs is a must.
Our construction team are currently working on a large number of exciting concept developments and roll-outs across all of our retail formats, from airports, hospitals, railway stations, shopping centres and high streets both in the UK and abroad. As well as the main WHSmith format the team also manage work on a number of other formats including coffee, convenience food and tech stores, as well as managing the implant of concessions into our environments. The work is varied, fast paced and rewarding.
This role is field based; our portfolio covers the whole of the UK plus our International business. You will also be required to be in our London Support Centre every 2 weeks.
Accountabilities for the role:

• Delivery of allocated Construction Projects on time, to budget and to highest quality
  Proactively manage the project through the Stage Gate process, from initiation, through planning, cost sign off, contractor selection, landlord approvals, work on site, handover, snagging and final accounts / project closure
• Deal and resolve any issues with project delivery or cost during the life of the project, liaising with contractors, landlords and internal stakeholders as required to ensure first class delivery
• Ensure project teams have all relevant and current information available to them to deliver successful projects
• Ensure delivery of project in line with the approved design standards
• Ensure highest standards of safety are achieved through design and delivery
• Provide up to date project information on progress, ensuring clear project reporting is available at all times
• Identify and manage project risk to ensure right first-time projects, every time

Requirements for the role:

• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to interact at all levels of seniority
• Needs to demonstrate experience and ability to manage in a cost conscious environment
• A ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to manage any challenges
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, and provide clarity to project teams
• A team player who is able to self-manage, yet is willing and able to support colleagues and share best practice
• Previous experience in Construction Project management roles would be highly desirable
• Experience of managing 3rd party contractors and managing suppliers/landlord relationships would be advantageous
  Ability to plan and prioritise multiple activities and juggle prioritise effectively
• The ability to constructively challenge the norm
  Exceptional time management and organisation skills
• Valid UK Driving licence

How we reward our teams:

• Hybrid working model from home and in the office
• Competitive salary plus car allowance
• Private medical scheme
• 4pm Friday finish
• Flexible Working
• 25 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
• Family friendly leave
• Company pension scheme
• Sharesave Scheme
• Annual Bonus based on company and Personal Performance
• Staff discount card for stores and online

About us:
Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.
WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.