Senior Project Manager, Architecture - EMEIA

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.  

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

As the Senior Project Manager, Architecture - EMEIA at Burberry, you will lead the delivery of store construction and fit-out within Europe, the Middle East & India across our store portfolio, incorporating flagship, mainline, airport, concessions and wholesale sites. You’ll manage a team of talented Project Managers, and as a true subject matter expert in all things luxury construction, ensure the Burberry design vision is adhered to and elevated.

This Senior Project Manager, Architecture - EMEIA role is offered on a full time, permanent basis. You will be required to work in our London office (Horseferry Road) minimum 3 days per week, and regular travel across the EMEIA region will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and managing complex store construction projects in Europe, including flagships, mainline, airport, concessions and wholesale stores 
• Ownership of each project phase, from coordination of design, through construction to opening and site handover 
• Establishing high performing governance and ways of working that deliver projects on time, to cost and an exceptional standard
• Developing and managing bespoke project plans, ensuring quality communications and updates are provided to key stakeholder
• Building and managing project budgets alongside the Director of Construction and internal finance teams
• Building and coordination of complex cross-functional teams (both internal and external) of to ensure delivery of projects against key milestones 
• Partnering with stakeholders to pre-empt and solve challenges through negotiation, open communication and influencing 
• Conducting site visits and meetings, reviewing and inspection of works 
• Sourcing, evaluating and negotiation with specialist external consultants, contractors and suppliers 
• Coaching, leading and developing a high-performing team

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Experienced in retail luxury construction experience in a senior role, ideally client/brand side
• Proven experience in project delivery (i.e. project leadership, responsibility and accountability) and managing multiple bespoke projects at the same time
• Ability to evaluate and discuss specific technical matters across engineering specialists, structural, architectural, MEP
• Understanding of design drawings, including knowledge and experience of coordinating architecture and engineering disciplines 
• Strong commercial acumen with financial and analytical capability. Understanding and evaluation of BoQ, tenders, bids and change orders while maintaining a strong budget focus
• Proficient in GANTT charts, able to evaluate updates, changes to timings and schedule of each project
• Strong stakeholder management skills across all levels of seniority, both internal and external,alongside expert presentation skills
• Fluent in English (written & spoken); additional languages a plus (European/Arabic ideal)

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.