Construction Cost Manager - Feasibility Manager Europe

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.

Reporting to the Senior Feasibiltand Manager in the Store Development team with daily interactions with Primark's Construction, Finance, Property and Design, you will oversee all aspects of construction feasibility costs to support Primark's new store rollout and ongoing refits, store extensions and wider store fit-out improvements programme. You will provide cost leadership through developing and managing robust feasibility studies and cost modelling. Working as part of the Store Development commercial team based in Dublin, you will contribute to the development of innovative strategies to deliver high-quality projects at viable costs to the business whilst engaging in commercial negotiations with developers and third parties on behalf of Primark.

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:

• Lead and manage all commercial aspects within the Store Development Feasibility and Commercial team to achieve strategic objectives.
• Produce accurate feasibility cost estimates and ensure consistent cost management processes across all markets.
• Travel across Europe for technical appraisals and participate in meetings with developers and shopping centre owners.
• Collaborate with Property Finance and Property Teams to meet deadlines for monthly Property Board reviews and approvals.
• Facilitate negotiations with real estate owners and developers to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Manage cost data, benchmark development costs, and drive cost benefits through value engineering and procurement processes.

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:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in quantity surveying or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction cost management, PQS or Contractor/Developer experience.
• Possess a detailed knowledge of construction procedures and procurement processes.
• Experience with planning, design, new build, fit out and refurbishment works project delivery methods.
• Experience in conceptual project budgeting, construction risk identification, scheduling, project planning, design and cost estimating at various project stages.

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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