Job Description

Job Category: Property
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Assistant Pre-Construction Manager
38,500 - 47,000 plus great benefits including company car (Work Level 6A)
Remote / field-based with regular travel and some overnight stays.
Please note that a full valid UK driving license is required
We're looking for a motivated Assistant Pre-Construction Manager to join our Property team.
You'll support the Pre-construction team in all aspects of project feasibility prior to handing over to the delivery teams and be the main point of contact for programme data. You'll take opportunities to drive down costs and improve our processes through analysis of our project workstreams.
This varied role offers you the chance to work autonomously and is a great opportunity for you to work across multiple business units, gaining exposure and knowledge as you go. We'll also help you to develop in the role, providing access to lots of really valuable training.
What you'll do

• Take ownership of pre-construction projects feasibility, making sure they're completed on time, within budget approval limits, quality standards are met, and change / risk are managed
• Make sure that all projects are delivered to the latest Health & Safety legislation, Co-op Specifications & Standards
• Lead a team of external suppliers and consultants to prepare the pre-construction requirements which support the successful delivery of projects
• Develop strong relationships with key teams and partners across all areas of the business, including delivery, health safety and environment, PMO (project management office) and strategy, format and facilities management
• Analyse the specific requirements of individual projects, considering the delivery options and costs, making sure the short and long-term impacts are reflected in business delivery solutions
• Support Project and Programme governance meetings and make sure agenda actions are completed
• Utilise your knowledge and skills to regularly challenge and improve the way we deliver projects and make sure we are driving the right outcomes in the wider team
• Support project leads in looking at our pre-construction approach, including new initiatives, trials and roll outs for the required business cases needing approval

This role would suit people who have

• Retail or construction project management experience
• Strong project management skills - you're organised and can prioritise your workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work independently, and willingness to travel across the UK when required
• Good general IT skills with the ability to use programmes in the Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with and influence partners at all levels of the business

Why Co-op?
If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn
• YuLife app - rewarding you for exercising with discounts and vouchers for your favourite brands

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.
Building a diverse environment
We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.
We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.
If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.
You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process
You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing
Please note that we may close applications for this role early.