• Job Description

  Req#: R-150593

  Posting End Date:

  July 9, 2024

  Join John Lewis or Waitrose today

  If you've ever stepped through the doors of a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, shopped online, or seen any of our adverts, you'll know there's something unique about us.

  That unique proposition is our Partners. As co-owners they have a say in our business and receive a share of the profits, so they put time and effort into making it work. Our Partners are the reason we're the success we are. They're our secret sauce; the opportunity for us to differentiate.

  Job Summary:

  Job Description:

  At a glance

  • This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the London/Bracknell Head Office. However, there will also be an expectation to visit other locations as the need arises.

  • Due to the amount of nationwide travel that will be required for this role, a full UK driving license is required and an essential use business car will be provided.

  • If based in London, the normal place of work for this role is Victoria, London pending the relocation of the London office to Pimlico during the summer of 2024 after which the normal place of work will become Pimlico, London.

  • The salary range for this role is set at £55,400 - £88,500. Please note that we are seeking candidates with salary expectations between £55,400 - £75,000 for this role.

  • This position is a permanent contract.

  About the role

  This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Waitrose Design and Construction team, as the John Lewis Partnership embarks on an unprecedented period of investment over the next few years to deliver both new space and major upgrades to the existing property estate.

  We are looking for a collaborative individual to oversee the effective delivery of retail and non-retail construction projects, ensuring exemplary customer focus throughout. Key responsibilities include working closely with internal stakeholders, developing cost-effective solutions, coordinating design teams, and overseeing project delivery in alignment with key stage gates.

  You will also take on the role of Employer’s Agent or Contract Administrator as needed, oversee and supervise construction projects or programs of work with strategic risk profiles, and exceed all Key Performance Indicators autonomously under Property leadership.

  If you have experience with negotiating, managing tenant specifications, and ensuring compliance with technical documents, this role is for you. Join us in leading internal and external consultant teams to develop efficient solutions aligned with Design and Construction goals.

  Ready to take on this dynamic role? Apply now and be part of a team delivering excellence in project management and construction delivery!

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  Essential skills you’ll need

  • Membership, or actively working towards membership, of the RICS or CIOB.

  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a Construction or Project Management related subject or suitable experience of managing construction within a retail/supermarket environment from feasibility through to delivery.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the planning process and the negotiation of developers shell specifications and agreements for lease and experience of delivering projects in a formal Employers Agent or Contractor Administrator role in addition to a Retail Construction project manager role.

  • Experience managing a team consisting of internal and external resources, and 3rd party suppliers.

  • A full UK driving license.

  Desirable

  • Chartered Surveyor or MSc level qualification in relevant discipline or suitable experience of managing construction within a retail/supermarket environment

  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a Construction or Project Management related subject

  • Experience building, managing and influencing diverse relationships across a business

  • Experience operating in a challenging organisational environment with a requirement to balance differing priorities and demands

  • In-depth knowledge of retail development, with a high degree of customer understanding

  Benefits of the Partnership and the role

  • ? - Hybrid Working

  • ?️ - Full time working holiday entitlement of 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours)

  • ⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

  • ? - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

  • ? - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply). You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount

  • ? - Simple cycle to work support scheme

  • ? - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

  • ? - Health Care cover

  • ? - Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/

  Next Steps

  • The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

  • We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early.

  • You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

  • Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.

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  Pay:

  £55,400.00 - £88,500.00 Annual

  
  Scheduled Weekly hours:

  35

  
  Worker Type:

  Permanent Partner

  
  Job Level:

  Partnership Level 6

  
  Hours of Work:

  35

  At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself.

  Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers.

  We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. ? ?

  We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference.

  Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here.

  We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

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