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THE GIG

The primary responsibility of the Junior Retail Project Manager – Store Construction is to provide support for the programme of multiple new store , office , showrooms and Shop-in shop projects as well as refits in the Construction Department.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

Project Support

• Coordination and liaison with design and vendors for delivery of fixtures and fittings supplied for each project against programme of works
• Financial support
• Tracking budgets during quote/tender and construction stages
• Processing Purchase Orders, invoices and submitting to the Finance Department for payment with the assistance of the Retail administrator.
• Manage costs for all projects & Compile Tender Packs when required
• Managing payments and invoices with Direct Suppliers
• Project administration
• Provide assistance in the creation of the Health & Safety files – Managing As Built drawings and Operational & Maintenance Manuals
• Ensuring that our External Project Managers, All Suppliers and Architects, are working together to ensure the projects are completed in a timely manner
• Work with our external consultants to gain accurate information on fire strategy and asbestos in the locations we are planning to lease.
• Work with our CCTV, intruder alarm provider and other suppliers (direct orders) to provide store drawings and quotes for approval.
• Documentation
• Maintain the Construction Project Schedule for Stores , Offices , showrooms and & Shop in Shop’s
• Maintain the database of drawings, pictures and all files against each site
• Handle formal agreements between consultants, suppliers and contractors
• Maintain compliance under guidance of H&S standards & Building Regulations in accordance to relevant region
• Manging small works from estimations through to execution.
• Manage Handover protocols and communicate all information to relevant parties, meter readings, Snagging reports etc
• Create a store Briefing document for each project
• Managing final accounts
• General Administration
• Take responsibility for any ad hoc work required for the smooth running of the Construction Department
• Uploading all documentation onto all required platforms e.g. Onedrive, Networks Drive, Hub

Project Management

• Daily programme management throughout the programme life cycle
• Overseeing the progress of multiple projects across Europe to ensure they are delivered in a timely manner and within budget in particular using external support where appropriate
• In conjunction with Store Construction Manager review and maintain processes to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Analyse projects to see where risks could occur and taking any necessary action to reduce the likelihood that they could occur.
• Ability to react to arising issues quickly by analysing them with the Project Managers and finding a way to resolve them
• Coordinating the projects and their independencies
• Managing Stakeholders communication and Keeping internal Departments informed of the store fit out progress so they are prepared to act when required.
• Ensure each project has a fit out programme and manage during the course of it all stages of fit-out where required
• Ensure that all project schedules documentation is kept up to date and effectively communicated
• Ensure the fit out contracts are created and completed
• Conduct site-visits where and when required – snagging, walkthroughs
• Managing the Shop in Shop process from design brief through to full execution
• Managing final year budgets against each project
• Project management of small projects, and showrooms leading onto larger projects New Stores, refits, relocations and closures.
• Main point of contact for Shop in Shop’s
• Coordination of all suppliers for all projects (Store builds, Closures, Showrooms and Offices, other Projects)
• Management Design Sign Off Meetings & Compiling feedback
• Management of any Marketing Assets Work with the Marketing team to ensure that the proposed marketing assets are supplied on time, approved and adhere to Retail Design Guidelines
• Coordination of deliveries and installation across all supplies

YOUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES

It’s never just a job at Dr. Martens. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our Fundamentals – INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS. They define who we are and how we get the job done. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To be our Junior Retail Project Manager – Store Construction you will also possess these qualities:

• A good knowledge of Project Management and construction techniques with a desire to learn more
• Good facilitating and organisational skills
• Can react quickly and efficiently within a fast-paced environment
• Process driven
• Analytical and structured
• Strong numeracy skills
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals and communicate effectively
• The ability to find innovative ways to resolve issues
• Confidence to challenge information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Welcome to the family free pair of docs
• 65% off all docs and 50% off all accessories
• We have a dedicated culture team focusing on wellness and charity work across the business
• Hybrid Working
• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution
• DM’s online communications portal for recognition, company information and access to discounts from 100’s of retailers and lifestyle events
• Our Employee Assistance Programme – for when times might get tough
• Mental Health First Aiders and the Mental Health Pledge
• DM Foundation, supporting and empowering our communities around the world

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.