Design Manager (Store Construction)

Summary

*£49,500 - £66,000* per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme|

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

At an exciting time of development and expansion for the company, our Store Construction department is at the forefront of ensuring the infrastructure is in place to facilitate our ambitious plans. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hard-working Design Manager to join the Store Construction Design Team in our Head Office.

**Please note as per Lidl internal structures your job title will be Consultant**

What you'll do

• Be part of the design team responsible for creating the GB Corporate Building Specifications, liaising with internal stakeholders and our external Design Consultants
• Regularly liaise with all internal stakeholders and our external design consultants.
• Creating and managing relationships with external contractors and suppliers.
• Complete detailed and accurate cost analysis and evaluations of a variety of design proposals.
• Implement quality control procedures to achieve high quality standards across all construction sites.
• Ensure compliance with relevant business procedures
• Regularly deliver presentations to senior management and other internal stakeholders (as required to large audiences)
• Serving as point of contact for regional construction and property teams to support achievement of store construction targets
• Managing ad-hoc project plans, budgets and deadlines

What you'll need

• Degree-level (or equivalent) education in Architecture, Design Management or Civil Engineering.
• Relevant practical design management/co-ordination experience
• Strong ability to review and understand detailed construction plans, whilst keeping on top of change
• Eye for detail and strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Equal comfort working within a team and on your own
• Willingness to travel within the UK frequently, including overnight stays where required.
• German speaking is advantageous but not essential

What you'll receive

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.]]>