Construction Project Manager

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. 

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

We are seeking a highly motivated, organised and excellent communicator to join our Construction team. The Construction Project Manager will gain responsibility for the management of the construction process from inception to completion. We are looking for someone who can communicate effectively and collaborate in a positive and professional manner with all relevant stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Developing feasibilities with engineers, architects and M&E consultants to ensure designs comply with the latest building regulations and Lidl specifications
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to find solutions and ensure that company processes and procedures are followed
• Creating and presenting strategic projects using Powerpoint for approval
• Appointing, managing and coordination of all contractors, consultants and suppliers involved in the construction development process
• Preparing and taking ownership of development budgets for new stores across the various stages
• Providing concise and logical project reporting to internal stakeholders
• Attending and chairing project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects or tasks continue apace
• Ability to break down technical matters and explain the outcomes in a clear and logical manner with the support of the Senior Project Managers
• Proactively seeking opportunities to realise best value through Value Engineering and explore the adoption of sustainability initiatives to support of ‘A Better Tomorrow’ CSR programme
• Completion of additional tasks will also be required from time to time

What you'll need

• Honours degree in either Building Services, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or Construction
• A keen knowledge and passion for the Construction industry and built environment
• 1-3 years Construction related experience
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Highly detail-orientated with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of general construction processes, contracts and other legal documents involved in construction / property development
• Proficient IT skills, particularly Powerpoint and Excel
• Ability to work well and collaborate within a team
• Confident presentation style
• Full drivers licence

What you'll receive

Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €49,500 rising to €63,000 after 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after two years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension after one year of service
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.