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Senior Building Services Project Manager
Lidl GB
London, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Hybrid
4 weeks ago
Project ManagementMEPRefrigeration SystemsBuilding Management SystemsAutoCADMS Office
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About the Role
Lidl GB is seeking a Senior Building Services Project Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and building technology workstreams for store construction projects. The role involves managing the full project lifecycle from concept to handover, including design development, tendering, and commissioning.
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Project ManagementMEPRefrigeration SystemsBuilding Management SystemsAutoCADMS Office
Responsibilities
- Deliver the full lifecycle of mechanical, electrical, public health and building technology workstreams from initial concept and feasibility through to final handover
- Lead the design development and specification of all mechanical, electrical and building technology engineering systems
- Oversee the external design team, installation, and commissioning of large scale industrial refrigeration systems
- Manage the integration of advanced warehouse technology, including power and network infrastructure for ASRS, BMS, IT networks and CCTV/access control
- Drive the tendering process for all MEP and refrigeration packages
- Implement and monitor strict quality control procedures throughout the construction phase
- Take ownership of the testing, commissioning and witnessing processes for mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and tech systems
- Carefully plan, phase, and execute MEP and technology upgrades within existing facilities with minimal disruption
- Act as the primary technical liaison, collaborating closely with internal retail stakeholders and external partners
- Monitor and control budgets, timelines and technical risks specific to the building services and technology packages
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent technical education in a Building Services or Construction/Engineering related discipline
- Relevant practical Building Services design and/or construction experience
- Demonstrated proactiveness, independent judgement & ability to make informed decisions
- Ability to read, check, develop and implement construction drawings
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to varying topics
- Management of internal stakeholder (including senior management) & external suppliers/contractors
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent organisational skills
- The ability to multi task and handle conflicting deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated clear and effective communication skills
- Equal comfort working within a team and on your own
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Summary
- £77,000 £103,400 per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in store discount | Pension scheme
- An exciting time of development and expansion for the company, our Store Construction department is at the forefront of ensuring the infrastructure is in place to facilitate our ambitious plans.
- We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hard working Senior Project Manager to develop national strategies and oversee their roll out into Building Services and Sustainability specifications and manage related projects across Lidl GB.
What you'll do
- Deliver the full lifecycle of mechanical, electrical, public health and building technology workstreams from initial concept and feasibility through to final handover.
- Lead the design development and specification of all mechanical, electrical and building technology engineering systems, ensuring they align with the specification requirements, energy efficiency targets and operations.
- Oversee the external design team, installation, and commissioning of large scale industrial refrigeration systems, ensuring critical chilled and frozen storage zones meet strict food grade and cold chain standards.
- Manage the integration of advanced warehouse technology, including the power and network infrastructure required for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Building Management Systems (BMS), secure IT networks and CCTV/access control.
- Drive the tendering process for all MEP and refrigeration packages. This includes defining scopes of work, reviewing tender documents, technically evaluating bids, and selecting contractors.
- Implement and monitor strict quality control procedures throughout the construction phase. Conduct regular site inspections to ensure all building services and technological installations meet exact design specifications, retail standards and statutory compliance.
- Take ownership of the testing, commissioning and witnessing processes and phases for mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and tech systems to ensure total operational readiness and seamless integration prior to facility handover.
- Carefully plan, phase, and execute MEP and technology upgrades or reconfigurations within existing facilities, ensuring absolute minimal disruption to operations.
- Act as the primary technical liaison, collaborating closely with internal retail stakeholders (Operations, IT, Logistics) and external partners (Principal Contractors, specialist consultants and architects) to ensure project alignment. Conduct handover process and training of projects to facility ma
- Monitor and control budgets, timelines and technical risks specific to the building services and technology packages, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within the approved financial scope.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent technical education in a Building Services or Construction/Engineering related discipline.
- Relevant practical Building Services design and/or construction experience
- Demonstrated proactiveness, independent judgement & ability make informed decisions
- Ability to read, check, develop and implement construction drawings
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to varying topics
- Management of internal stakeholder (including senior management) & external suppliers/contractors.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent organisational skills
- The ability to multi task and handle conflicting deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated clear and effective communication skills
- Equal comfort working within a team and on your own
Advantageous
- Qualified to master’s degree.
- Exposure to contracts management or site experience desirable but not essential.
- German speaking is advantageous but not essential.
- Valid UK driving licence.
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