Retail Project Manager EU (CEE Region)

Company Description

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?

  Job Description

  To stay ambitious, we need a Project Manager who will embrace our heritage as we look to elevate our future. We’re looking for candidates who see the possible in impossible; those who are open minded and humble, not afraid to take a risk if it’s the best option for our business. Our people are passionate about the business and their area of expertise – whether that’s luxury fashion buying or sportswear analytics.

  This Project Manager EU will be able to lead a team of external consultants and contractors. They should have Construction and Retail experience of all types of projects from clean developer shells through to strip outrefit of high street, retail park, and shopping centre units and be capable of managing multiple projects at any one time. An ability to persuade senior stakeholders and control projects in a fastpaced environment.

  *This role can be based in any country That allows the postholder to travel with ease to Romania, Bulgaria and Czech Republic.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.

  • Covering the Central & Eastern European area (specifically Romania, Bulgaria and Czech Republic)
  • Develop and maintain a team of prequalified partners both within the business and external resource.
  • Assign appropriate design teams to projects.
  • Work closely with Head of Project Management and Senior Project Managers to select the appropriate Contracts and Tender process.
  • Manage project Capex from Approval Stage to Final Account in conjunction with QS and inhouse Cost Managers.
  • Responsible for the health and safety of all construction activity.
  • Ensure the Frasers Retail Brand DNA is protected; strive to constantly improve the process and quality.
  • Manage relationships with external partners as required.
  • Interface with Head of Project Management, Procurement Teams and Cost Teams to ensure strategies meet the pipeline requirement.
  • Communicate monthly programme update via Flash Reports.
  • Championing the use of best practices, accuracy of construction documents and technical discipline.
  • Ensure Mechanical, Electrical and Sprinkler specifications are maintained as necessary.
  • Utilise and improve Airtable, BIM360ACC tools.
  • Conduct annual KPI reviews on key external partners.
  • Project Types will cover but not be limited to – New Stores, Refurbishments and Extensions in UK and EU.

  • Qualifications

    • Excellent English language skills
    • A Qualification in ProjectConstruction Management, and 5+ years of experience in Retail ProjectConstruction Management or suitable vocational experience.
    • Holding or actively working towards, Chartered membership of a construction related professional body or other professional accreditation e.g APM PMI.
    • Knowledge and understanding of EU country specific permitting, procedures and construction delivery methodology within all regions. ( or the ability to source information specific to those regions )
    • An indepth experience of projects exceeding £1m. • Sound knowledge of legal and contractual frameworks.
    • Experience of all construction 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 document production.
    • Must have a high level of financial appraisal skill.
    • Knowledge of shopfit standards, details, and construction.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and trouble shoot during a project.
    • Strong leadership skills with a cando attitude and excellent attention to detail.
    • Ability to build, mentor and develop a high performing external teams.
    • Must be able to work well under tight deadlines and able to reprioritise efficiently.
    • Selfstarter 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.

    • Additional Information

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

      Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

      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 thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

      Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.

      *subject to terms and conditions

      Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the worlds biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

      CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

      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 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.

      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 financiallegal 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 two further interview stages with the Hiring Managerwider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentationtask so we can see your skills in action.