Lidl Jobs UK – Construction Contract Manager

Job Description:

In brief, it’s about planning, negotiating, supervising, presenting, communication and coordinating. Our company-side obsession with quality is just as evident in our approach to construction. We have big plans, so you will love this deadline-focused role where your vital contribution will be evident to all, this could be the ideal role for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Delivering effective business communications through review, reporting, briefings, presenting in team meetings and creating executive summaries as and when appropriate
• Presenting projects and plans in front of large audiences (up to board level)
• Build and maintain effective relationship with external consultants and key contacts
• Ensure that all matters that may impact the smooth running of the building are reported to senior management and fixed immediately
• Demonstrate a willingness to travel for off-site visits, development days and training
• Identify and deliver opportunities for cost savings and cost avoidance
• Appointing and managing store builds at a national level
• Manage supplier agreements and conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement
• Monitoring quality of appointed national projects through KPI reporting
• Liaising with the stores design team to ensure collaborative development of the business and effective team working
• Supporting regional team in execution of projects through regular operations meetings and reports and support to colleagues
• Updating national procedures, polices and processes and ensure that these are effectively communicated and implements within the contract

Job Requirements:

• The ability to multi-task 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
• Experience or knowledge of project management and comfortable working in a multi projects
• Fluent German language skills (desirable)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• A graduate in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management with practical experience within a construction environment
• Experienced Contract Manager, managing large, complex, long-term contracts
• Sound commercial knowledge
• Excellent senior level internal & external stakeholder management
• Excellent eye for detail

Job Details:

Company:  LIDL GB

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK

Application Deadline: N/A

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