Property Project Manager

Tesco UK • Welwyn Garden City • Hybrid • Full-Time • Permanent • Working hours 36 • Apply by 29-Jun-2026

What is in it for you

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.
• This information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing large-store development from feasibility and pre‑construction through to build, fit‑out and handover.
• Delivering to Tesco principles including format, design, scoping and brand standards.
• Leading a strong safety culture ensuring every project meets Tesco and statutory H&S expectations.
• Managing supplier and consultant performance including Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, designers and project managers.
• Delivering through external project managers while retaining full accountability for outcomes.
• Minimising disruption ensuring the best phasing and delivery approach for every scheme.
• Managing and mitigating project risks while spotting opportunities to improve value, efficiency and customer experience.
• Ensuring full compliance with internal requirements (finance rules, governance approvals, contracts, snagging closure, Tesco H&S policy) and external obligations (H&S at Work Act, CDM, planning, building control, highways, landlord consents).
• Collaborating with TBS to produce accurate site plans, retail layouts, designs and costings for governance approvals.
• Owning external relationships including developers, local authorities, statutory bodies and service providers, ensuring smooth progress at every stage.
• Leading end‑to‑end projects guiding each scheme through the full Tesco property and business process, working closely with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Construction project management in live trading environments.
• Managing design teams and navigating RIBA Work Stages.
• Retail or mixed‑use development.
• Cost management and commercial awareness.
• Health and safety leadership.
• Working with developers, landlords and statutory bodies.
• JCT contracts & appointments.
• Experience with new builds, mixed‑use schemes, and Tier 1 & Tier 2 contractors.
• Construction‑related qualifications are desirable but not essential – we value capability, curiosity and drive.

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