Projects Executive - 6 month FTC

What You’ll Do The Project Executive (6-month FTC) will be responsible for leading the delivery of construction and development projects that support major refurbishment and refit initiatives across Primark's existing store portfolio. Projects may be at various stages of development and located across multiple regions throughout Europe. This position will focus on the implementation of projects within existing stores, including refits, refreshes, significant space reconfigurations, and the rollout of new food & beverage and licensed retail concepts, ensuring continuity and consistency across the portfolio. The Project Executive will manage and lead external professional teams, providing direction throughout the project lifecycle to ensure developments are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, health, and safety. The role also requires close collaboration with a wide range of internal stakeholders, building strong relationships across the business to support effective project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and successful outcomes. In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day: - Lead the delivery of refurbishment, refit and development projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, health and safety. - Develop and manage project briefs, programmes, cost plans, and feasibility assessments in partnership with key stakeholders and construction teams. - Oversee project budgets, monitor spend, and proactively manage risks, issues, and variances throughout the project lifecycle. - Manage external consultants, contractors, and professional partners, ensuring strong performance and compliance with Primark standards and governance. - Drive project planning and coordination across multiple initiatives, identifying dependencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. - Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, leading cross-functional collaboration and effective change management to support successful delivery. - Ensure compliance with Primark operating procedures, local building regulations, and contractual requirements across all projects. - Provide regular project updates to senior leadership, including progress, risks, issues, solutions, and performance against key objectives. What You’ll Bring We want every person in our organisation to feel like they’re making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you’ll need for the role: - Fluent in English, with additional European language skills considered advantageous. - Chartered construction professional (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, PMP or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years' experience delivering construction, refurbishment, programme and project management initiatives. Candidates with significant shopfitting or retail construction experience will also be considered. - Proven experience operating at a senior level within a corporate client-side organisation, consultancy, or similar environment. - Strong understanding of construction contracts, legal documentation, and project governance frameworks. - Excellent IT literacy, with the ability to utilise project management and reporting tools effectively. - Experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects across multiple locations and workstreams. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the business. What You’ll Get People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle: Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria. Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.