Company Description
COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The brand has an elevated aesthetic that embodies luxury with an emphasis on craftsmanship, innovation and compelling fashion movements.
Job Description
As Construction Project Manager at COS you will lead, manage and coordinate a variety of different construction projects globally with a high level of professionalism and in respect of cost, time, quality, compliance and sustainability. You ensure that the brand identity, DNA and specific customer needs are understood and incorporated in all relevant work, such as new store projects, rebuilds and optimisations.
What you will do:
- You will work closely with the COS store design and NCG ( non commercial goods) teams to prepare budgets and business cases, ensuring financial transparency and appropriate sign-off. You will also follow up on costs.
- You will take responsibility for the accuracy of construction budgets and timelines, collaborating with local teams to understand market-specific challenges.
- You will drive value engineering in every project, recommending improvements for future projects, COS How to Build, and Facility Management guidelines.
- You will visit local construction teams to coach, motivate, and ensure they deliver projects and Facility Management services efficiently and within set KPIs, meeting COS’s standards and expectations.
- You will collaborate with stakeholders in COS, markets, and global expansion to drive continuous improvements in developments, standards, processes, and communication.
- You will work closely with the Head of C&F to implement the department’s strategy and translate it into operational activities and actions.
- You will understand and clarify COS’s needs regarding project processes and investment handling to the markets.
- You will learn about and understand potential challenges and opportunities specific to different markets, both internal and external, and provide feedback and recommend solutions.
- You will understand change orders and their origins, challenge them, and provide alternative solutions, creating an action plan to avoid them in the future.
- You will collaborate with all functions in the Growth team, contributing to efficient information flow and leading the department towards set long- and short-term goals.
- You will have an overview of COS’s long-term pipeline, including larger facility investments, portfolio composition changes, and new markets, ensuring timely actions.
- You will be involved in developing new and existing store concepts and interiors, bringing expertise in constructing and maintaining stores, as well as innovation within the built environment.
- You will secure COS’s energy management in both existing stores and future portfolio changes.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in retail construction or facilities project management.
- Exceptional communication and teamwork skills.
- Thrives in an international environment.
- Proactive approach to work tasks and responsibilities.
- Strong organizational skills, capable of coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
- Forward-thinking mindset when creating processes.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Behaviours based on our values
- Delivery & Execution: Ability to produce high-quality, accurate work, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines. You should also be able to demonstrate resilience under pressure.
- Problem Solving & Judgment: Ability to analyse issues logically, use data and evidence to guide decisions & anticipate and address issues before they arise.
- Communication: Able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, you should be able to explain technical or complex points simply and keep stakeholders informed and updated.
- Collaboration: Abiloity to work constructively with other colleagues, share knowledge and support teammates. You should also be openminded and accept feedback professionally.
- Adaptable & Curious: You should be able to adjust to changing priorities, learns new tools and processes quickly and show curiosity and self-development
Additional Information
This is a full time permanent contract based at our Head Office in London .
If you feel this opportunity is exciting feel free to apply by sending in your CV and Portfolio in English as soon as possible. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page.
We value collaboration and believe that great ideas thrive when we work closely together. Therefore, this role is primarily office-based, with 3 days per week at the office to foster teamwork and engagement. 2 day per week, you’ll have the flexibility to work remotely.
Please note this position is offered on a local contract, therefore you should have the legal right to work in UK before applying. Other candidates are welcome to register their interest, and we will keep you in mind for future opportunities.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
We offer all our employees attractive benefits with broad development opportunities. All our employees receive a staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
In addition to this UK- based colleagues also receive
- Up to 25 days holiday
- Annual health checks
- Pension scheme
- Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee assistance via retail trust
- Private health & dental care
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.