Project Team Leader- Property

Project Team Leader
- Henderson Group Property Ltd. Attractive Salary & Benefits Full Time, Permanent Opportunity Newtownabbey Who are we? At Henderson Group, were a family-owned business with a specialist property team focused on the acquisition and development of retail outlets. Bringing together expertise in design, project management, quantity surveying, architecture and engineering, we work collaboratively to create high-quality property development schemes. Our culture is shaped by four core values:
Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork and Integrity. A look into the role Were looking for a Project Team Leader to lead the successful delivery of retail construction, refurbishment, extension and capital investment projects across the estate, ensuring all projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards in line with company objectives and KPIs. Combining hands-on construction expertise with clear leadership and commercial judgement, youll coordinate people, programmes and resources, resolve complex delivery challenges and minimise disruption to trading stores.

Working closely with Property, Retail, Commercial, Design, Facilities and Energy colleagues, as well as contractors and consultants, youll help deliver lasting value across our estate and support new development opportunities. Working as Project Team Leader you will:
Lead, coach and develop Project Managers, setting clear priorities and allocating workloads to deliver the approved capital programme. Oversee Retail Services planning and resourcing, coordinating phased works to minimise disruption to colleagues, customers and store operations. Translate investment plans into coordinated delivery programmes, managing dependencies across design, planning, procurement, statutory approvals and utilities. Monitor project progress, quality, budgets and risks, taking timely action to resolve issues and recover delivery where required.

Work with the Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyors to maintain cost control, manage change and identify value engineering opportunities without compromising safety or quality. Ensure projects meet CDM requirements and statutory obligations, supported by robust governance, records and decision-making. Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and suppliers, providing clear updates and resolving escalated delivery challenges. Partner with Acquisitions and other stakeholders to assess and support development opportunities across the wider retail portfolio.

Ensure effective project handover, including snagging, defect resolution, warranties, statutory documentation and complete information for Facilities, Energy and Portfolio colleagues. Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across the development programme. Joining us as Project Team Leader, youll bring the following essential criteria:
Third Level Qualification in a Construction-related discipline. Experience delivering construction, refurbishment or capital investment projects, with responsibility for programme, cost, quality and safety. Experience leading and developing a team and coordinating resources across complex multiple projects. Practical knowledge of construction delivery, project governance, risk management and change control. Understanding of CDM requirements and statutory obligations relevant to construction projects.

Experience of Project Management Software. Experience working collaboratively with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to resolve delivery challenges. Strong commercial awareness, including budget monitoring and the impact of project decisions on operational performance. Full valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across NI. Applicants must have existing legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. The attributes youll need include:
An engaging leadership style, with the ability to coach colleagues and create clear accountability. Strong planning and prioritisation skills, with the flexibility to respond to changing demands. Clear communication and influencing skills, helping people work together and make timely decisions. A practical, solutions-focused approach to complex problems and competing priorities. A customer-first mindset, with close attention to safety, quality and operational disruption.

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