Mace
Senior Project Manager - Retail Sector (French Speaking)
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Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
We are seeking a French speaking Senior Project Manager who can work with us on a variety of refurbishment and fitout projects for the retail sector in both the UK and Europe. We can be flexible with location and able to accommodate people from any of our core offices - London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, and Winchester.
The Project
Due to our continued growth, we require a French speaking senior project manager who will be responsible for the delivery of multiple fast-paced property investments programmes for major Highstreet retail clients. This role sits in our consultancy business, specifically the commercial private sector so the successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their experience beyond retail in the delivery of fit-out and relocation projects for major corporate clients.
You will join our team of UK wide Project Managers, delivering several different investment types including, new store fit outs, extensions, refurbishments, planned asset renewals, and initiative roll outs. As Senior Project Manager, you will have sole responsibility for the delivery of several projects, ranging in value from £100k - £20m each. Reporting into the Mace Account/Programme lead, the successful candidate will manage projects within a geographic area, ideally centred to your home location, however some UK wide or European travel should be expected.
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Responsibilities
- Applying technical H&S expertise and promoting an inclusive culture.
- Delivering project plans from inception to construction.
- Managing tasks and deliverables supporting senior leaders.
- Overseeing budgets, risks, and long-term functional development.
- Managing design and consultant teams collaboratively.
- Managing teams and stakeholders to achieve KPIs.
- Networking and driving best-practice adoption across programmes.
Requirements
- Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
- Experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the retail sector.
- Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
- Commercial and financial acumen.
- Fluent in French.
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Our Values
- Safety first: Going home safe and well. We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
- Client focus: Deliver on our promise. We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes, and build long term relationships with our clients.
- Integrity: Always do the right thing. We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
- Create opportunity: For our people to excel. We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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