Summary

£77,000 - £103,400 per annum | 35 days’ holiday | 10% in-store discount | Life Assurance 

Looking for your next move in real estate? Join a team where your expertise always brings more to value

Our Store Development Team is strengthening their construction team to meet our ambitious expansion plans, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Construction Manager to join our team based in Tolworth. 

You will oversee the construction of new stores, extensions and modernisations of our existing store portfolio, ensuring the highest quality standards and compliance with our corporate specification and H&S requirements. Managing relationships with key collaborators, you will liaise with internal and external parties throughout the project cycle. You will work proactively to address potential obstacles and plan costs, you will ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive. 

“To keep in Line with company structure this role will be called Senior Construction Consultant internally”

What you'll do

• Tendering, appointing and managing construction projects at a national level

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with external contractors, consultants and key contacts

• Liaising with the stores design team to ensure collaborative development and efficient team working

• Monitoring quality of appointed national projects through KPI reporting and site visits

• Identify and deliver opportunities for cost savings and additional cost mitigation

• Supporting regional teams in the execution of projects through regular meetings, reports and guidance to colleagues

• Manage supplier agreements and conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement

• Delivering effective business communications through review, reporting, briefings, presenting in team meetings and creating executive summaries as and when appropriate

• Updating national procedures, polices and processes and ensure that these are effectively communicated and implemented correctly

• Presenting projects and plans in front of large audiences

• Ensure that all matters that may impact the smooth running of the build are reported to senior management and fixed immediately 

• Demonstrate a willingness to travel for site visits on a weekly basis, development days and training 

• Involvement or lead on ad-hoc special projects and tasks

What you'll need

• A graduate in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management 
• Self-motivated and ambitious to develop and progress their career 
• Exposure to contract management, pre-construction phase or site experience desirable but not essential 
• Sound commercial knowledge with an excellent eye for detail 
• The ability to project manage multiple projects concurrently and handle conflicting deadlines 
• Proven negotiation, organisational and problem-solving skills 
• Clear and effective communication skills 
• Equal comfort working within a team and on your own
• Knowledge of project management and comfortable working in a multi projects 
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Hold a full driving licence 

What you'll receive

• 35 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Company car 

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• And much, much more!

To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

*Includes 10% non contractual London Weighting

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you’re ready to get involved, get more back, and make a real difference, then you’ll find More to Value at Lidl.