Assistant Project Manager - Property

Lvmh; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury goods company is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to oversee new store openings across the UK. This role involves managing budgets, ensuring project compliance, and coordinating with contractors to deliver high-quality retail experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills, familiarity with JCT contracts, and technical proficiency, particularly in AutoCAD. This position requires travel across the UK.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Solid background in project management within retail fit-outs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with JCT contracts and procurement routes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents and maintain budgets.
• Oversee construction programs and monitor progress.
• Ensure compliance with design objectives and conduct QA/QC inspections.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Contract Knowledge

Technical Skills

Governance & Risk Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

The Opportunity

As Sephora continues to expand its store network across the UK, we have a newly created opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team during this exciting growth phase. Reporting to the UK Head of Property, you will play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and managing new store and office openings. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day operations with consultants and construction partners to ensure compliance with Sephora's design and build standards, delivering high-quality stores on time and within budget.

Collaborating closely with our internal teams, you will drive strategic planning for store layout design and construction feasibility, while striving for continuous improvement in construction standards. You will have a unique opportunity to work with the Sephora EME central team and external partners, ensuring the seamless execution of our ambitious expansion plans and delivering exceptional retail experiences across the UK.

You will also be responsible for:

• Tendering & Budgeting: Prepare tender documents, maintain costings and budgets, and raise direct orders within allocated budgets.
• Project Management: Oversee construction programs to ensure timely delivery, review and approve drawing submissions, and monitor contractor progress reports.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Ensure construction detailing meets design objectives, conduct QA/QC inspections, and develop snag lists to document and complete all defects.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with architects, consultants, and the retail team, attend and document meetings, and ensure contractors adhere to design intent.
• Handover & Aftercare: Manage store handovers, track submissions and approvals to landlords, and ensure all certifications are obtained before practical completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the central design team to enhance technical details and materials for store designs, ensuring properties meet lease requirements and are ready for growth and change.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for a proactive and experienced professional to drive the success of our expansion projects. You should bring a solid background in project management within the UK, particularly in retail fit-outs. Your technical skills, along with your ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, will be crucial for this role. Additionally, your knowledge of contracts, design materials, and construction standards will help ensure that we meet our ambitious goals. Given the nature of this role, you will be required travel to locations across the UK.

Our ideal candidate will also possess:

• Contract Knowledge: Familiarity with JCT contracts and procurement routes.
• Initiative & Accountability: A self-starter with high personal accountability and a proactive approach.
• Design & Materials Insight: A Strong understanding of interior design materials, finishes, and lighting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD and a solid understanding of construction drawings.
• Governance & Risk Management: Strong experience in cost management, risk assessment, and project governance.

Here, you will find:

Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.

Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead.

Work that brings, fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference.

Join us and belong to something beautiful.

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.

The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends.

The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn.

With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.

At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.

Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community.

Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.