Job Description

As Construction and Facilities Project Manager at COS, you will lead, manage and organize a variety of different construction and facilities management 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 store maintenance.

What you will be doing

• You challenge and drive value engineering in every project as well as recommend improvements that can be made to COS How to build and FM guidelines.
• You support with preparation of budgets and business cases as well as follow-up on costs to secure financial transparency and appropriate sign-off.
• You will visit local C&F teams and drive, coach and motivate them to deliver projects and FM services for COS in an efficient way and within set KPIs ensuring COS’s standards and expectations are met
• You will closely collaborate and engage with other stakeholders in COS, markets and global expansion, to drive constant improvements regarding developments, standards, processes & communication.
• Work closely with Head of Department to implement COS Facilities Management strategy and translate into operational activities and actions.
• Understand and clarify to markets COS needs in respect to project processes and investment handling.
• You will learn and understand potential challenges and opportunities specific to different markets, both internal and external, and able to challenge, give feedback and recommend solutions.
• Understand change orders & their origins, challenge them and provide alternative solutions. Create an action plan to avoid these in the future.
• Collaborate with all functions in the growth and business development team, contribute to an efficient information- and workflow and lead the department towards the set long- and short-term goals.
• Supporting with reviewing and analysing business cases and budgets for board approval.
• Have an overview of COS’s long-term pipeline including both larger facility investments and changes to the portfolio composition and new markets to ensure timely actions
• Be involved in the development of new and existing store concepts and interior, bring expertise of constructing and maintaining stores as well as innovation within build environment.
• Secure the COS’s Energy Management in both existing stores and future changes to the portfolio together with the sustainability specialist.
• Take ownership of the value-engineering process in each project, setting and follow up investment levels in both projects and services including any changes to contracted scope.

Qualifications

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

What you need to succeed

• Previous experience within a construction or facilities project management role within the retail industry 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enjoys working in an international environment.
• Proactive approach to work tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong organisational skills to be able to coordinate multiple projects at one time.
• Have the future way of working in mind when creating processes
• Availability to travel when needed

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a full time permanent contract based at our Head Office in London

Benefits

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% 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

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. 

Company Description

About COS: Since our launch in 2007 we have opened stores and sell online in over 40 countries worldwide. Our collection offers elevated essentials, iconic pieces and innovative design. The creative soul of the brand is visualised through our storytelling, seasonal runway shows and connect with contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.

In this role you will be able to take advantage of a hybrid working arrangement. You will have the flexibility to work both remotely and, from the office. While remote working is an integral part of our part of our offer, approx. 3 days per week office presence will be required to foster strong collaborations and team work.

Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.

Please kindly note that in order for us to consider your application, you will need to include a portfolio or examples of your work most suited to the COS design aesthetic.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!