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Location

Warwick, Warwickshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

About the role:

Are you ready to lead the charge in delivering new build and refurbishment projects for our owned and leased properties? Join us as we strive to innovate and improve our approach to feasibility, design, cost management, and project delivery. 

As the Head of Feasibility and Construction, you will lead a diverse team of internal and external professionals, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment with our strategic goals. You will continuously challenge and improve the approach to feasibility, design, cost management, project management and development. Additionally, you will ensure the quality, safety, and timely completion of all live projects. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Actively improving the society’s contract management and review of external suppliers to ensure the Society is spending Members’ money wisely
• Working with others in the Property Leadership team and wider senior stakeholders to agree a ‘plan for every asset’ strategy
• Reviewing the preparation and analysing cost plans prior to tender ensuring that tender documents enable a thorough approach to procurement 
• Keeping up to date with the market and share learning with your key stakeholders to support the drive for continuous improvement and awareness of current and new practices 
• Understanding and exploring the levers to improve returns whilst ensuring quality project delivery and customer centric outcomes 

 

For more details about the role, please check the attached Job Description. 

This role is part of a team based from our Head Office in Warwick, with a mix of working from home and in the office, you will need to be able to travel into the office on certain days. 

Please see the below an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. 

Closing date: 24th March 2024
First Stage Interviews: TBC
Second Stage Interviews: TBC 

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Experience managing build programs, including design management and bid management
• Previous experience managing refurbishment and new build projects, ideally in retail and/or childcare settings
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team of project managers, value managers, merchandise managers, planning managers, and cost managers
• Proven track record in challenging the status quo and ensuring continuous improvement
• Ability to lead, engage, innovate, and challenge in line with high ambitions

What can we offer you?

The cost-of-living crisis is putting pressure on us all. That's why we are now offering an enhanced discount rates to all Colleagues at Your Coop:

- 20% off Food shopping (usually 10% all year round rising to 20% on pay day events)
- Holidays for less with up to £500 off Travel

Other benefits:

• Up to 60% off Childcare fees
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Colleague Support Fund
• GroceryAid Colleague Mental Health Support
• Ethical mobile and broadband deals
•  Annual leave that grows with your career
• Full training and accredited development programmes

… and many more!

If you're a strategic thinker with a proven track record in construction project management and a passion for driving continuous improvement, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a key player in our mission to deliver exceptional projects within deadlines and budgets at The Midcounties Co-operative!

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