* Job ID: 329244
* Date posted: 12/02/2026
Join Us as an Ingka Centres Construction Project Manager - Retail Refurbishments
ABOOUT THE ROLE:
As a Ingka Centres Construction Project Manager (Client Representative) you will manage UK retail refurbishment projects, ensuring safe, complaints, on-time, and on-budget delivery within live trading environments. You'll uphold brand, operational, and statutory requirements, reporting directly to the Project Development Manager.
WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY TO DAY:
* Manage permits, consents, and statutory compliance (UK Building Regulations, CDM 2015).
* Develop cost estimates, control budgets, and manage variations.
* Oversee design and technical management for refurbishment projects.
* Support procurement and contract strategy using UK-appropriate forms (e.g., JCT).
* Plan projects to minimize disruption in live trading environments.
* Ensure construction oversight, quality assurance, and manage risks.
* Champion Health, Safety Environmental Management.
* Coordinate with stakeholders and manage smooth handovers to Operations.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
* 5-10 years' experience in construction project management, with significant UK retail refurbishment experience.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver projects in live trading or occupied environments, client-side.
* Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Building Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.
* Solid working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CDM 2015.
* Demonstrated capability in coordinating stakeholders, understanding commercial impacts, and handling risk.
* MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, JCT contracts training.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
* Apply Now - Provide us with your CV and a short Cover Letter.
* Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an interview.
* Competitive starting salary from £60,000 plus a car cash allowance, and on top the full benefits package, Pension, Life in Critical Death Cover, Private medical and Dental Cover and many more.
* Full-Time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
* Location: Service Office Principles - Hybrid working, 12 days' workplace presence, of which 8 must be in the Service Office.
How to Apply:
* Attach an updated CV with your application.
* Virtual interview with hiring manager.
* Face-to-face interview with recruiting/hiring manager.
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