Contracts Manager

It’s obvious really. Our heading-grabbing success has led to a massive investment in refurbishment and creation of new Lidl GB stores, warehouses and supporting infrastructure. Bring your existing knowledge of construction projects and contract negotiations and be part of it.

In brief, it’s about planning, negotiating, supervising, presenting, communicating and coordinating. Our company-wide obsession with quality is just as evident in our approach to construction. We have big plans, so you will love this deadline-focused role where your vital contribution will be evident to all, this could be the ideal role for you.

What will you do?

• Appointing stores at a national level
• Managing supplier agreements
• Monitoring quality of appointed projects
• Monitoring national KPIs
• Liaising with the stores design team
• Supporting regions in execution of projects
• Updating national procedures
• Creating executive summaries
• Presenting in front of large audiences
• Liaising with external consultants

What will you need?

• A graduate in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management with practical experience within a construction environment
• Fluent German language skills (desirable)
• Proven negotiation and organisational skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Sound commercial acumen
• The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Equal comfort working within a team and on your own

What do we offer?

• Earn between £40,000 - £52,000 (*dependent on experience)
• 10% London Weighting (non-contractual) for employees working within the M25
• 35 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays)
• Fully expensed company car
• Private medical insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• 10% discount on all Lidl products, in all stores throughout the UK
• Access  to corporate discounts on a range of products and services (including  holidays, home and garden products, leisure activities and more)

Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member

Brilliant opportunities to take on more responsibility and long term career prospects

Interested?

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