What You Will Do

• Lead the creation, maintenance and continuous enhancement of store format models, including layouts, construction details and design packages.
• Define and manage architectural, mechanical, electrical and interior specifications across all store formats.
• Act as the central point of expertise for store format standards, ensuring alignment across internal and external stakeholders.
• Support commercial planning by providing accurate format data and design information to inform cost models and business decisions.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by integrating new concepts, technologies and design solutions into future formats.

Who You Will Be

• A technical property or construction professional with experience developing and managing design standards and specifications.
• Experienced in store design, retail environments or large-scale construction projects.
• Comfortable working across multiple disciplines and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• A strong communicator who can translate technical information into clear and practical guidance.
• Passionate about driving consistency, innovation and operational excellence.

What You Will Bring

• Experience interpreting architectural drawings and using CAD and Revit software.
• Knowledge of construction, store design and customer-focused retail environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing consultants and reviewing technical outputs against business requirements.
• Excellent documentation, organisation and communication skills, with a strong eye for detail.

What’s in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that – playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever‑evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value and service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special…

• 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third‑party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
• Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
• Industry‑leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
• Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues, including our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist for you and your family.
• A charity volunteer day to support a cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.

Everyone’s welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.