ABOUT US

Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivaled service, and reassuringly good value.
We’re Ocado Retail, a market-leading, joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S and the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket ocado.com. Not only is Ocado.com the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, but it’s also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We’re also the brains behind Zoom by Ocado, our same-day grocery delivery service.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. A Master’s degree or additional certifications in project management is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or similar credentials are highly desirable.

ABOUT THE TEAM AND THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Construction Project Manager to oversee and lead various construction projects, including the development of new Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs) and spokes, as well as property improvements within the existing UK portfolio. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring these projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. The role involves strategic planning, budget management, and coordination with multiple stakeholders to enhance the capacity and efficiency of our property network.
Ocado Retail is in a strong position to grow sales and profitability and the Construction Project Manager has to be passionate about property development and owning the delivery of build projects to help the business achieve this growth.
Delivering profitable growth with our capacity requires interacting with a wide range of stakeholders across areas of Ocado Retail (e.g. Network Development, Property, Legal, Finance, Operations) as well as Ocado Group (Solutions Development, Commercial, Construction Engineering). Therefore, being able to flex your style and influence depending on the audience is crucial.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Procurement strategy and compliance

• Create procurement strategy and tender process for construction
• Own compliance and proficiency with CDM regulations

Budget Management:

• Create and own the budget for all construction projects of between £1-100m.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within the allocated budget.
• Scrutinise and challenge the scope and costs of construction projects to ensure a strong return on investment.
• Seek opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.

Project Delivery:

• Coordinate and document user requirements, aligning them with project goals.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of construction projects, ensuring they meet user requirements and current regulations.
• Manage dilapidation assessments and oversee the completion of dilapidations projects.

Design and Planning:

• Support the design process for new CFCs and spokes.
• Work closely with property acquisition teams to support the property procurement process.
• Liaise with planning consultants to meet all planning requirements.
• Identify and organise necessary surveys for construction.

Efficiency and Value Engineering:

• Challenge the project scope to ensure requirements are identified and met while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and integrate them into the user requirements for build.
• Seek and implement opportunities to increase the capacity and efficiency of the property network.

Contract Management:

• Take ownership of design and build contracts, ensuring they are executed effectively and efficiently.