Cost Manager – UK & EU Projects

At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Why join us?

Our vision –  we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

To provide commercial support across the Capital Expenditure programme for Frasers Group across all facia’s, project types. Support the production of feasibility estimates and provide commercial assistance at initial concept design to assist development appraisals across UK & EU new store and refit programmes. Global reporting of monthly cost reports and monthly cashflows. Maintain and refine the commercial/ contractual suite of documentation. Work with internal stakeholders and Senior Cost Manager to manage the cost model as requirements change. Refine the Capex process and tools to ensure the group has world class cost management standards and corporate governance.

The person should be experienced in working on multiple projects and have held a QS position previously. Ideally have extensive retail experience within refits and new store development with EU exposure is a benefit.

An ability to negotiate and present to internal stakeholders and control projects in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate Capex across the UK & EU Refit pipeline across various facias
• Lead the supply chain to deliver better cost outcomes across all group construction & fit out activity
• Outwardly foster team working across external partners to obtain buy-in to the cost agenda
• Work collaboratively with specification and procurement colleagues to drive costs down
• Apply cost control techniques to manage a capital out-turn
• Refine the cost approval process including post-contract variations and change control for all capital construction and refurbishment programmes 
• Manage the Reporting, Validation & Tracking measures toward savings targets
• Manage external QS support service, assuring that external cost consultants undertake duties stipulated in their fee agreements and schedule of works to optimise value and operational efficiencies 
• Help to deliver contractual & commercial recovery programmes, ensure that the Group recovers any overspend and make recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct timely collation and submission of Feasibility Capex’s, Global Cost Trackers, Year-End Accruals, Monthly Cost Reports, Cashflow Forecasts, but also to have a sound working knowledge of Insurances, Contracts, Warranties etc.
• Support Senior Cost Manager to manage the relationship with group legal and insurance experts to manage framework contracts with contractors, consultants, and suppliers. 
• Review and support the overall procurement strategy and commercial arrangements for Refits and New Stores.
• Support and develop the construction cost models to assist with feasibility estimating and capex planning

Key Interactions:

• Head of Project Management
• Senior Cost Manage
• Project Managers
• Creative Managers
• External QS Teams – where required

• A Degree in Quantity Surveying, and 5+ years of experience in Retail Cost Management
• Sound knowledge of legal and contractual frameworks
• Experience of all RIBA stages of the design process from conception through to delivery.
• Detailed experience of Retail Construction coupled with good understanding of Building Regulations and Compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of architectural drawings and specifications for construction cost document production.
• Must have a high level of financial appraisal skill
• Knowledge of shop-fit standards, details, and construction
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and trouble shoot during a project
• A can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work within a high performing team
• Must be able to work well under tight deadlines and able to reprioritise efficiently
• Self-starter able to work under own initiative
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have a critical eye for detail
• Ability to travel globally when required
• Great interpersonal skills
• Chartered membership of a construction related professional body – RICS – Preferred

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, possessing the ability to effectively prioritise projects and deliverables whilst meeting deadlines set by management.
• Ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule for self and work within agreed timescales.
• Excellent attention to detail and an ability to analyse and interrogate high volumes of data as well as demonstrating an ability to focus on higher level overview.
• Proven ability in managing sensitive matters whilst ensuring all Frasers information remains confidential to the business.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal/communication skills, while demonstrating high levels of emotional intelligence and possess the ability to push back with professionalism. Proven ability in developing effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Operates with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, tact, and professionalism.
• Effective and persuasive presentation skills
• Sound judgement, unquestionable ethics, and integrity with high degree of transparency and trust.

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have lived the Frasers Group values.

Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, head office employees will gain insights by spending one to two days in one of our stores or the warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Fearless 1200 – Fearless 1200 is our way of recognising our growth. It’s bold, ambitious, and designed to reward colleagues across the business for living our values and delivering impact. Fearless 1200 links how we perform to how we're rewarded – check out the video link to find out more - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0qmvJofMew

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter - this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate one or two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.

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