Halfords

Job Purpose

Halfords are seeking an experienced retail construction Project Manager / Building Surveyor with a proven track record of delivery to join the ‘Property Development’ team and support with delivery of the strategic investment plan across the retail and garages estate.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the ‘Group Head of Property Development’, your key responsibilities will include:

• Project management and delivery of construction from inception to completion:

Retail:

• • Major store commodity changes roll outs
  • ‘Refurbishment’ – Refurbishment of existing trading stores
  • ‘Relocations’ – Relocating stores to new units

Garages

• • Autocentres - ‘Refurbishments’ - Refurbishment programmes of existing trading garages
  • Autocentres – new acquisition fit outs (limited)

• Accountability for project spends ranging from £25k - £500k
• As part of the above the successful candidate will be accountable for all key activities involved in the project delivery, inclusive of site surveys, scoping visits, cost estimates / management (in conjunction with partnering cost management consultant), value engineering, project tenders, management of core contractors / equipment suppliers, building regulation / planning applications, on site project management & H&S.
• Supporting the ‘Property Team’ with new site enquires the successful application will be expected to prepare construction documentation to support the ‘Agreement for Lease’. Key activities include conducting / commissioning building surveys, carrying out specification negotiations, preparing construction specifications and compiling relevant construction drawings to support the AFL.
• Programme management of dilapidation roll out works such as roof and cladding repair schemes – inclusive of all required surveys, tendering and programming activities and general on-site project management
• Supporting with delivery of store / garage minor works activity
• Overall delivery of projects on time, to required standards and budget
• Supporting with development and delivery of new store / garage concepts as and when the programme dictates, both specification and construction activities
• Supporting with on-going value engineering activities to help drive down project costs, playing a key role in negotiations with supply base.

The position is field based, predominantly south / central activity, however the candidate will be required to travel to other UK locations should programme dictate and be away from home

Key Skills/Experience

• Formal qualification in building surveying, engineering, or construction, alongside building, fit-out and budget management experience desirable
• Experience of garage fit out, regulations and relevant applications with DVSA – Highly Preferable
• Experienced in delivery of fast paced retail roll out programmes
• Experienced in measured building surveys and use of AutoCAD - ESSENTIAL
• Thorough understanding / proven application of current building regulations
• Through understanding / proven application of current CDM regulations
• Through understanding / proven application of local authority planning principals
• H& trained, preferably IOSH qualification
• You will have gained relevant experience in a retail Project Manager position, ideally 5 years.
• Team management experience would be beneficial
• You will have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and with a proven record of delivery within set programmes with strict cost and time frames. 
• You will be able to demonstrate previous experience of working with large budgets
• Self-motivated, resourceful, team player, you will be an excellent communicator and will possess a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Microsoft Project
• Should be able to demonstrate a track record of innovation and change management.