Job Description
To provide commercial support across the Capital Expenditure programme for Frasers Group across all facia’s, project types. Support the production of feasibility estimates and provide commercial assistance at initial concept design to assist development appraisals across UK & EU new store and refit programmes. Global reporting of monthly cost reports and monthly cashflows. Maintain and refine the commercial/ contractual suite of documentation. Work with internal stakeholders and Senior Cost Manager to manage the cost model as requirements change. Refine the Capex process and tools to ensure the group has world class cost management standards and corporate governance.
The person should be experienced in working on multiple projects and have held a QS position previously. Ideally have extensive retail experience within refits and new store development with EU exposure is a benefit.
An ability to negotiate and present to internal stakeholders and control projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate Capex across the UK & EU Refit pipeline across various facias
* Lead the supply chain to deliver better cost outcomes across all group construction & fit out activity
* Outwardly foster team working across external partners to obtain buy‑in to the cost agenda
* Work collaboratively with specification and procurement colleagues to drive costs down
* Apply cost control techniques to manage a capital out‑turn
* Refine the cost approval process including post‑contract variations and change control for all capital construction and refurbishment programmes
* Manage the Reporting, Validation & Tracking measures toward savings targets
* Manage external QS support service, assuring that external cost consultants undertake duties stipulated in their fee agreements and schedule of works to optimise value and operational efficiencies
* Help to deliver contractual & commercial recovery programmes, ensure that the Group recovers any overspend and make recommendations for improvement
* Conduct timely collation and submission of Feasibility Capex’s, Global Cost Trackers, Year‑End Accruals, Monthly Cost Reports, Cashflow Forecasts, and maintain knowledge of Insurances, Contracts, Warranties, etc.
* Support Senior Cost Manager to manage the relationship with group legal and insurance experts to manage framework contracts with contractors, consultants and suppliers
* Review and support the overall procurement strategy and commercial arrangements for Refits and New Stores
* Support and develop the construction cost models to assist with feasibility estimating and capex planning
Key Interactions
* Head of Project Management
* Senior Cost Manager
* Project Managers
* Creative Managers
* External QS Teams (where required)
Qualifications
* Degree in Quantity Surveying and 5+ years of experience in Retail Cost Management
* Sound knowledge of legal and contractual frameworks
* Experience of all RIBA stages of the design process from conception through to delivery
* Detailed experience of Retail Construction coupled with good understanding of Building Regulations and Compliance
* Thorough knowledge of architectural drawings and specifications for construction cost document production
* High level of financial appraisal skill
* Knowledge of shop‑fit standards, details and construction
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and troubleshoot during a project
* Can‑do attitude and excellent attention to detail
* Ability to work within a high performing team
* Ability to work well under tight deadlines and reprioritise efficiently
* Self‑starter able to work under own initiative
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Critical eye for detail
* Ability to travel globally when required
* Great interpersonal skills
* Chartered membership of a construction related professional body – RICS – Preferred
Personal Attributes
* Highly organised, detail‑oriented, effectively prioritising projects and deliverables while meeting deadlines set by management
* Ability to multi‑task, plan and prioritise work schedule for self and work within agreed timescales
* Excellent attention to detail and analyse and interrogate high volumes of data with a high‑level overview focus
* Proven ability in managing sensitive matters whilst ensuring all Frasers information remains confidential to the business
* Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and ability to push back with professionalism
* Operate with high level of integrity, diplomacy, tact and professionalism
* Effective and persuasive presentation skills
* Sound judgement, unquestionable ethics and integrity with high degree of transparency and trust
Benefits
Employees are recognised monthly under the Frasers Champion scheme. Each year, head office employees gain retail insight through one to two days in stores or warehouse. Employees may receive the Fearless 1200 recognition. Full employee welfare benefits include free gym classes, discounted club memberships, and support from the Retail Trust charity for wellbeing and financial/legal aid.
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