Assistant Project Manager - Property & Projects Development

Alshaya

Egypt

Ref: GP435-3761

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Property Division manages all aspects of Alshaya's 2,750 store retail property portfolio for our 70+ brands across 19 countries. The property division is split into 3 areas, Real Estate, Project Management and Facilities Management (FM). The Division holds regular reviews on store performance and drives real estate portfolio maximisations to ensure it meets the company's and brands' expectations in regard to quality and profitability. With 425 new stores opened in 2014, and with 430 new stores and 200 refurbishments planned for 2015, the work is fast-paced and dynamic. The team structure is split by region, ensuring your exposure across a number of international blue chip brands.

The Role:
You will be responsible for project management within the Retail Property team including design reviews with brands and developers, project schedules, tender issues, reviews and awards.

Specifically you will:
* Work with the Project Manager handling the fit-out of new stores and the refurbishment of current stores including proposing budgets, sites survey, arranging designs, fit out work up to completion and handover to operation team and facilities.
* Prepare site survey packs for new project or current stores
* Prepare scope of work and tenders documents and be involved in the appointing of supplier and fit-out contractors process
* Prepare project schedules
* Supervise the fit-out work and conduct project progress reports ensuring that project execution is within budget, time frame and quality standards.

Requirements

* A university degree in the field of architecture or engineering and 5 years' experience in a similar field
* Experience in retail, commercial developments, architectural or interior design or engineering consultant
* Engineering software experience (CAD)
* Knowledge of MS Office packages.

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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