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Construction Project Manager (Ingka Centres) London Market Area

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  • London, London, City Of, United Kingdom
  • Real Estate & Leasing
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 329244

  • Date posted: 12/02/2026



    • Join Us as an Ingka Centres Construction Project Manager – Retail Refurbishments


    ABOOUT THE ROLE:


    As a Ingka Centres Construction Project Manager (Client Representative) you will manage UK retail refurbishment projects, ensuring safe, complaints, on-time, and on-budget delivery within live trading environments. You'll uphold brand, operational, and statutory requirements, reporting directly to the Project Development Manager.

    WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY TO DAY:


    • Manage permits, consents, and statutory compliance (UK Building Regulations, CDM 2015).
    • Develop cost estimates, control budgets, and manage variations.
    • Oversee design and technical management for refurbishment projects.
    • Support procurement and contract strategy using UK-appropriate forms (e.g., JCT).
    • Plan projects to minimize disruption in live trading environments.
    • Ensure construction oversight, quality assurance, and manage risks.
    • Champion Health, Safety Environmental Management.
    • Coordinate with stakeholders and manage smooth handovers to Operations.
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    WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:


    • 5-10 years' experience in construction project management, with significant UK retail refurbishment experience.
    • Demonstrated ability to deliver projects in live trading or occupied environments, client-side.
    • Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Building Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.
    • Solid working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CDM 2015.
    • Demonstrated capability in coordinating stakeholders, understanding commercial impacts, and handling risk.
    • MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, JCT contracts training.


    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:


    • Apply Now – Provide us with your CV and a short Cover Letter.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an interview.
    • Competitive starting salary from £60,000 plus a car cash allowance, and on top the full benefits package, Pension, Life in Critical Death Cover, Private medical and Dental Cover and many more.
    • Full-Time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
    • Location: Service Office Principles - Hybrid working, 12 days' workplace presence, of which 8 must be in the Service Office.

    How to Apply:

    • Attach an updated CV with your application.
    • Virtual interview with hiring manager.
    • Face-to-face interview with recruiting/hiring manager.

    We are unable to accept applications made via email. For any advice or support, email cheryl.craig@ingka.ikea.com and we will be happy to help!

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