Role Purpose:

Own, lead and deliver UK + International store development, property and facilitates projects. You will be responsible for managing and controlling the project delivery on behalf of the property team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Own, lead and define Project metrics to deliver the Executives master plan and project and programme requirements

• Ensure clarity of scope and requirements from all key stakeholders (from design to launch), on all Property and Facilities projects.

• Manage stakeholder expectations, by highlighting risks and requirements against defined plans.

• Own key relationships with 3rd party project contractors in specified areas.

• Present weekly masterplan updates as required.

• Undertake day to day site management when and where required, i.e. new site openings, with the aim to deliver real time solutions to plan problems.

• Driving change, constantly seeking ways to optimise the best solutions to deliver project plans.

• Be responsible for delivering projects that meet the overall budget margin for projects and ensure planned cost targets are met or potential risks highlighted, so we remain with budget where possible.

• Where requested, ensure you deliver savings on business projects, through better sourcing and negotiations with suppliers.

• Ensure new sites are open on time and within budget.

• Manage property related projects and ensure that there is a smooth, seamless project management process and delivery plan in place.

• You are required to carry out any ad hoc projects as defined by the Head of Property

Role Specific Criteria:

• Strong knowledge of leasing & property project management principles 

• Understanding of and ability to read Architects drawings

• You will be a good in depth analyser with a solid results orientated attitude and an ability to delivery results within time and budget 

• You will be capable of managing project teams, setting clear targets and providing practical solutions and direction.

• You will have a collaborative, considered and adaptable working style, with an ability to stakeholder manage and communicate at all levels  * Tenacious, with the ability to problem solve within a fast-paced environment

• Strong organisational & project management skills, with meticulous attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate results 

• Strong knowledge of logistics management for efficient service delivery

• Strong resilience and an ability to adapt to changing priorities 

• Has strong commercial acumen in every decision

• Confident communicator at all levels, with an ability to persuade and influence 

• Demonstrate an authentic and passionate understanding of the brand and brand values

We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation. We respect and embrace each other’s differences, to create a truly inclusive environment. In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards.

In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary

• A generous store and restaurant discount of up to 40%

• 25 days holidays pro rata (excluding bank holidays) and an extra day off for your birthday

• A fantastic subsidised staff restaurant which uses Fortnum’s ingredients

• A range of opportunities to develop and grow personally and professionally

• Excellent pension scheme