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 — from internal requirements (finance rules, governance approvals, contracts, snagging closure, Tesco H&S policy) to 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.
You’ll bring experience across several of the following areas:
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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Founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen using the £30 he received on leaving the Royal Flying Corp, we’ve come a long way from his small market stall in East London. Today over 400,000 colleagues work across our stores, office, distribution and customer engagement centres in the UK, Europe and Asia.
Share our passion for the people, products and places that make us great, and we can offer the right support to develop your skills. If you’re looking for the perfect work-life balance, a collaborative culture and flexible ways of working, find your opportunity to get on at www.tesco-careers.com