Project Co-ordinator – Store Architecture

Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry.

Location: London HQ
Working Style: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

Overview:

Reporting into the Global Project Manager, the Project Coordinator, Store Architecture will play an invaluable role within the Stella McCartney Architecture Department in supporting all store projects, managing the end-to-end process for new strategic store openings and refits across the estate working on a global scale across APAC, Japan, America and EMEA.

Your Mission:

• Coordinate creative, architectural and construction activities related to new store openings (touch ups, renovations and relocations etc.)
• Work with suppliers and assist in developing the tender for General Contractors and/or Millworks
• Assist in coordinating and supporting external contributors and consultants of the project (Landlord, local architect, general contractors, engineers, light designer etc.)
• Monitor budget, project timing and quality check during all phases of the project
• Support onsite store construction with potential periodical site visits and meetings; prepare reports for wider and punch list completion, to ensure the result is in line with brand\’s standard quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including VM, construction, Legal, IT and Retail Operations, to support the department during store design and build projects
• Develop and maintain project timelines and budgets, reporting back to the team periodically
• Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors, including architects, general contractors, and engineering firms.
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously

Your Talent:

• Degree in Architecture, Design or Engineering is desired.
• Experience in a similar role, ideally production/construction management
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
• Experience of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing varying size projects on a global scale.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and issues.
• Analytical and excellent attention to detail

Systems and Essentials:

• Excellent MS software skills
• Experience using Vectorworks
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, or other 3D modelling software.
• Ability to travel as needed to support store planning projects.

Reward:

Our philosophy is to go beyond monetary return and consider ourselves responsible for your wellbeing, your family, your health, your time and the community.

• Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney products
• Matched pension contribution up to 6%
• Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, as well as life assurance
• Annual Health Screening
• Annual Leave Shop where employees can buy or sell annual leave
• Flexible working/core hours
• Enhanced Maternity/paternity packages
• Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme
• Fitness membership (Classpass credits)
• Volunteer and Birthday leave
• Health cash plan
• Financial wellbeing program
• Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support Services
• Employee referral bonus

Optional/ Paid Benefits:

Season ticket loan, cycle to work and tech schemes, travel and dental insurance and much more.

We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if you do require such adjustments please let us know within 48 hours of your interview.

At Stella McCartney, we like to be bold. For us this means challenging ourselves and the wider industry in which we operate. As part of our commitments to inclusive fashion, we have an ambitious strategy to put diversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our starting point is to create a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure regardless of factors such as culture and backgrounds, and to influence and disrupt fashion and other industries by providing opportunities for global diverse talent to shine.

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