Project Executive - Store Development

Because we strive to put people first.

What's a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you're making, the experiences you're having and the people you're with. You're our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

As Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026, and this role will play a significant role in it. Reporting to the Head of Small Works & Refits, you will lead and deliver new store, refurbishment, and small projects, implementing global projects and initiatives within existing stores. These will range from significant space change projects to implementing new food and beverage/licensed offer, and managing rollout projects. Working as part of the Store Development Global team based in the UK but covering all 17 markets, you will also contribute to developing innovative strategies to deliver high-quality projects to the business.

What You'll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it's essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let's talk lifestyle:

1. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays, and if you want, you can buy five more days to enjoy
2. Your day your way: an opportunity for a 2 pm early Friday finish and a subsidised cafeteria.
3. Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner businesses to our offices

What You'll Do:

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you'll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Ensure that the projects within your control are delivered on time, within budget and to a high degree of quality and health and safety.
• Be responsible for assembling the Brief, Programme and Cost Plan for all projects within your control.
• Liaise with Director of Construction, Head of Function, Construction Manager & Feasibility Manager as necessary to develop accurate feasibility plans
• Manage and control overall spending against the agreed budget, discussing any variances with the appropriate stakeholders and project team members.
• Apply and ensure all adhere to project standards and project management disciplines.
• Develop strategic project plans with key stakeholders, translate these into project deliverables, and manage and report against these deliverables.
• Co-ordinate the development of project plans and take a high-level view of all the projects and initiatives under your control, identifying interdependencies, gaps and anomalies.
• Manage the progress of all projects through regular dialogue with project teams and stakeholders, assessing the potential impact of change on these projects and taking cognisance of the effect on the business, thus ensuring change management is correctly dealt with.
• Address ambiguity across and within projects and identify where improvements can be made over current practice.
• Manage risk throughout the life of the project(s), ensuring it has been correctly identified, prioritised, and managed.
• Troubleshoot problems/barriers encountered throughout the projects and bring these to a satisfactory conclusion having secured the support of key stakeholders.
• Define responsibilities and make optimal use of the resources available to the projects.
• Identify the parties required to be involved and involve them in evaluating the project’s success. Ensure the outcomes are communicated and that actions can be followed up.
• Build a network of contacts within a peer group and across the business, compiling a detailed knowledge of the structure and goals of the different departments and stakeholders.
• Ability to represent Primark Store Development internally and externally to ensure Primark retains its innovative and modern approach to development and construction delivery solutions
• Ensure Primark operating procedures, local building codes, and regulations are fully complied with.
• Report regularly to the Head of Construction on project progress issues
• Monitor, review and undertake key performance reviews on all contractors and consultants.

What you'll bring:

We want every person in our organisation to feel like they're making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you'll need for the role:

• Educated to degree level and having a professional management qualification. A chartered construction industry professional (RICS, CIOB, RIBA etc.) with a minimum of 5 years' experience in construction, refurbishment, programme and project management of significant work streams and projects, developing, building and refurbishing properties. Alternatively, candidates with relevant experience working in the shopfit/retail industry will also be considered.
• In order to manage projects effectively, a good working knowledge of legal and contractual documents and mechanisms that support construction and development project management is essential. Support will be provided for in-country requirements, as each region will vary.
• Proficient computer and IT literacy skills
• Excellent organising and planning skills with the ability to co-ordinate and manage multiple projects and Initiatives working to tight deadlines
• Effective collaboration and guidance skills
• Proficiency in English

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can't wait to see what you'll bring. You'll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we're excited about our future - and we're excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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