Construction Programme Manager

Waitrose & Partners
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeGBP 59,100 - 90,000 annuallyFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Stakeholder engagement","Risk management","Cross-functional collaboration","Negotiation","Innovation"]

Lead end-to-end delivery of retail and non-retail construction programmes, managing external teams to achieve cost, time, and quality outcomes. Serve as an Employer’s Agent/Contract Administrator with commercial oversight, contract administration, and landlord/lease compliance. Drive health and safety compliance, manage programme risks and changes, and use stakeholder engagement and due diligence to improve consultant performance and innovate to reduce CAPEX throughout the project lifecycle.

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Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners
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Construction Programme Manager

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end delivery of retail and non-retail construction programmes, managing external teams to achieve cost, time, and quality outcomes. Serve as an Employer’s Agent/Contract Administrator with commercial oversight, contract administration, and landlord/lease compliance. Drive health and safety compliance, manage programme risks and changes, and use stakeholder engagement and due diligence to improve consultant performance and innovate to reduce CAPEX throughout the project lifecycle.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deliver end-to-end programmes, managing external teams to meet cost, time, and quality parameters.
  • •Manage complex projects within financial budgets, including contract administration and commercial oversight.
  • •Ensure projects meet legal, statutory, and Construction Health & Safety compliance standards.
  • •Lead stakeholder engagement and cross-functional working throughout the programme lifecycle.
  • •Document and manage risks and implement mitigation strategies, driving innovation to reduce CAPEX.
Travel: Extensive travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 59,100 - 90,000 annually
Perks:Flexible Working

Key Requirements

  • •Membership, or actively working towards membership, of the RICS or CIOB.
  • •Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a Construction or Project Management related subject.
  • •Comprehensive knowledge of the planning process and negotiating developers’ shell specifications and agreements for lease.
  • •Experience delivering projects in a formal Employer’s Agent or Contract Administrator role, alongside retail construction project management.
  • •Experience managing a team with internal/external resources and 3rd party suppliers.
Experience:RetailConstructionProject managementContract administration
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Stakeholder engagementRisk managementCross-functional collaborationNegotiationInnovation
Licenses:UK driving license
Certifications:RICSCIOB

Company Brief

Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners is a UK supermarket chain offering groceries, fresh produce, and premium food products through its network of stores and online shopping. It is part of the John Lewis Partnership and emphasizes quality, customer service, and ethical sourcing.
Industry: Omnichannel Retail
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Bracknell, United Kingdom
Founded: 1904
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