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We are looking for a Construction Specialist who is passionate about sustainability to help shape the future expansion of IKEA. In this role you will play a crucial part enabling IKEA retailers to establish safe Customer Meeting Points (CMP) in a more sustainable way – and with a focus on speed, low cost and quality. The emphasis will be on new establishment in existing buildings and re-builds of existing assets.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting the Retail Concept design teams with engineering expertise and knowledge development
Supporting and enabling the IKEA franchisees to comply with Business and Concept requirements and inspire to raise the ambition
Creating enablers to support IKEA franchisees to reach the goals of the IKEA Retail and Sustainability strategies
Help integrate sustainable practices into our establishment process, contributing to IKEA's transitioning into a circular business
Work closely with architects, engineers and specialists to drive the integration of engineering and sustainability into the CMP Design process
Requirements:
Proven leadership and project management experience from retail expansion and establishment
Documented experience of sustainability considerations of construction
Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences
A strategic mindset that helps you simplify complexity and present ideas clearly
Adaptability and openness to new ways of working in a fast-changing retail landscape
The ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization
Confidence in presenting, facilitating, and influencing, using transparent and engaging communication
Nice to have:
Knowledge about safety and security in retail facilities
Experience in using digital design and planning tools
Ideally, experience in IKEA
Background in retail expansion and establishment, as an architect, construction engineer or project manager
Worked with both new construction, establishment in existing buildings and re-builds