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Retail Development Manager

Retail

London

Permanent ⁄ £60000 - £65000

Updated August 8, 2008

Job Scope: To work closely with the Director of Store Development, Merchants, Concessions and Design and Display teams in implementing projects From design and planning through to implementation and evaluation.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Analyse and approve schemes presented by Designers and Architects for capital funded projects, supplier funded projects and combined funded projects.

• Review schemes with Merchants / Directors.

• Take briefs from Merchants / Directors and direct Designers.

• Management responsibility of individual varied projects from inception to completion up to £10million.

• Prepare and draw up projected programme for works and ensure projects adhere to programme.

• Assemble Design Team to develop scheme by interview / invitation of fee proposals.

• Able to work with, oversee and steer a Design Team responsible for project designs.

• Establish Capital warrant sums for project work based upon relevant documentation and pass to Manager for submission to Chairman.

• Manage projects by discussing brief, drawing up technical specifications, preparing tenders, directing technical support teams, managing tenders and reviewing all through to completion.

• Ensure all projects are carried out to the high standards laid down by our client.

• Be fully aware and implement Health and Safety regulations, Planning and Building Control regulations and all other statutory regulations including CDM.

• Ensure that projects are managed effectively within agreed budgets.

• Effectively liaise with all user groups e.g. Store Operations, Security, Fire Safety department, HIS, Engineers, etc.

• Effectively facilitate relevant meetings, record proceedings and communicate with tact and clarity to all parties.

• Take management responsibility for financial expenditure ranging from capital warrants, settlement of final accounts and processing invoices.

• Co-ordinate and manage Concession Construction teams to ensure programmes of works are completed effectively and standards achieved.

• Ensure sufficient flexible working practices to accommodate requirements from Merchants and Directors e.g. shelf replacements, new carpeting etc.

• Develop Store Planning strategy within the Store.

Who we're looking for
• Experience in quality retail or blue chip environment.

• Professionally qualified in either Design or Architecture with a clear understanding of the principles of good design.

• Practically experienced in Store Planning and Project Management from design to completion.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills allied with tact and diplomacy.

• Highly organised with strong analytical skills.

• Enthusiastic and confident with the determination to get the job done at all costs.

• A team player with a desire for excellence.

About our client
Our client is a blue chip retailer with a prestigious household name

What's on offer
circa £60,000 plus benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 01908-326858. Job Ref: 12920143
Your application will be sent to Nikki Bantin.