Retail Construction Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Reference: REQ004146

Seasalt is a modern Cornish company with an ambitious vision. As a successful omnichannel retailer spanning our website, over 70 shops and 400 wholesale stockists, we're always challenging ourselves to think creatively, innovate and improve.

Here at Seasalt we have ambitious growth plans, so our Retail Construction Manager will be instrumental in bringing these plans to life through new store openings, managing the full lifecycle from pre-design to project completion. This is an exciting opportunity to play a part in driving our expansion both across the UK and internationally.

Please note this role is a 12 month temporary contract, and can be based remotely within the UK with occasional travel to our Cornwall head offices.

Please note that due to absence over the Christmas period, shortlisting will take place week commencing 30^th December.

You'll help us by:

As the Retail Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality retail store fitout projects by; tendering contracts, managing contractors, and maintaining strict cost control. This role is responsible for overseeing the tendering process, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts to secure the best value while ensuring quality and adherence to project timelines.

This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, including design, operations, finance, and procurement, to gather essential pre-design and construction information into actionable project plans.

By applying value engineering techniques, you'll optimise costs and efficiency without compromising on design or quality. Through regular site visits, you'll ensure construction progress aligns with design specifications, quality standards, health and safety, company branding, and operational needs, while keeping projects on schedule. Additionally, you'll secure necessary building control approvals, permits, and planning consents, ensuring full compliance with local regulations and legal requirements.

You will act as the primary point of contact for external contractors, suppliers, architects, and landlords, ensuring clear communication and driving efficient project progress. You'll manage and monitor project budgets, tracking expenditures, ensuring cost control while maintaining transparency with financial stakeholders.

The skills you'll be sharing with the team:

• You'll either have a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, (or a related field) or a Chartered Status or Membership with Relevant Professional Bodies such as:
• CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) - Member or Chartered Construction Manager status
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) - Membership or Chartered Surveyor status, ideally in the Building Surveying or Project Management Pathway
• Construction Site Safety Certifications
• A recognised project management certification would be useful, but is not essential
• Proven track record of managing construction and fitout projects, preferably with multiple store rollouts
• Retail experience would be desirable
• Experience preparing and managing the tendering process, evaluating bids, and selecting contractors, with an understanding of balancing quality and cost
• Experience in budget creation, cost estimation, financial tracking, and cost control to ensure projects stay within budget
• Background in applying value engineering to optimise project costs while maintaining quality and design integrity
• Experience working with internal stakeholders (e.g., design, finance, procurement, operations) to gather pre-construction information and align on project goals
• Familiarity with securing building control approvals, planning permissions, and other regulatory consents required for construction projects
• Hands-on experience managing contractors, suppliers, architects, and consultants to ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines
• Experience conducting site visits and quality inspections to ensure construction work meets design specifications and quality standards
• Knowledge and understanding of CDM2015
• Experience in preparing detailed project reports for senior management, highlighting project progress, budget performance, and potential risks
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, including contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders, to meet project goals
• Meticulous approach to ensure that every aspect of the fitout meets quality, safety, and design standards
• Flexible and able to respond quickly to changing project needs, timelines, or unexpected challenges
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines efficiently

Why we hope you'll love working with us:

The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don't just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us. From the moment your Seasalt journey begins, it's our pledge to support you by providing dedicated learning and development opportunities that will enhance your day-to-day working life and help you build your skills and knowledge.

As well as doing everything we can to boost your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So you can fulfil your passion and purpose, not just at work but in life, we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing:

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience (Band 3)
• 34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Attractive 50% employee discount
• Flexible benefits allowance to personalise your benefits package
• Private Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GP
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 support
• Pension plan with generous 7% employer contributions
• Life assurance programme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Flexible working opportunities with our 'blended' working approach
• Learning and Development opportunities including specialist training, coaching opportunities, and professional qualification support
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Employee networks to develop and provide support to our people, including the Inclusion Network and Culture Crew
• 100s of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub

At Seasalt we have a brilliant team of people - they're what make Seasalt a fantastic place to work. We love to celebrate uniqueness and are committed to making Seasalt a place where everyone feels they belong. As an inclusive employer, we want to invite a diverse range of candidates to apply for our roles.

We aim to work flexibly where possible and value a range of perspectives -diversity of thought helps us to grow - so please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come to work every day. We're happy to help with any adjustments to our recruitment process and beyond. Just drop us an email at [email protected]