Role Profile:
Work closely with the Group Property Director to develop and plan the group wide Retail Property strategy to support and develop the Retail Property key focus areas of Sourcing, Facilities, Construction, Innovation and Sustainability. Delivery through effective stakeholder management and maintaining a cross-functional working relationship with key internal and external stakeholders

The Key Performance Areas below include but are not limited to:
Sourcing and Development
 Develop and execute the group-wide Retail Property strategic sourcing plans
 Identify and develop sourcing and manufacturing strategic partners in all markets
 Conduct cost analysis, value engineering and benchmarking on all key development brands to achieve optimal value

Facilities
 Oversee and implement a group-wide Retail Property Facilities Management strategy including facilities management process, energy management and asset lifecycle planning
 Evaluate and continuously improve ways of working in all facilities functions
 Develop and monitor facilities budgets, cost control and savings measures whilst ensuring maximum efficiencies
 Monitor and advise on supplier and vendor contracts

Construction
 Evaluate and advise on construction governance and process
 Monitor and develop milestones and timelines on key development brands
 Oversee and implement construction site quality and safety protocols / controls

Innovation
 Identify, develop and implement innovative strategies and solutions that improve the performance, functionality and value of the group-wide Retail Property portfolio
 Work with senior leadership to prioritize innovative initiatives that provide the most value to the organization
 Research and assess new technologies and digital tools that can be applied to property management processes

Sustainability
 Driving sustainability initiatives across the group-wide Retail Property portfolio
 Identify opportunities for energy efficiency and water conservation, aligning with corporate goals and industry best practices
 Lead the process of obtaining sustainability certification

Knowledge:
 Degree qualification in Engineering or similar from a reputable University preferred
Experience
 Minimum 5 – 10 years technical experience in construction, architectural/design consultancy shop fitting, facilities management and/ or Engineering
Skills:
 Retail Fit Out
 Planning
 Organization
 Procurement
 Cost control
 Innovative
Additional role requirements:
Strong leadership, influencing and presentation skills