Report to Store Planning Director, the Budget & Planning Manager will be overseeing cost planning, cost control, procurement management, tendering, claims management and contracts management. The manager needs to ensure the high brand standards are delivered across all stores, from flagship to concessions. This role is to be stationed in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare feasibility study and CapEx investment proposals
• Manage and conduct budget cost planning and control, and Value Engineering exercise
• Work closely with Store Project Teams to deliver the project within budget
• Develop and implement project procurement strategies and negotiate contract prices
• Manage and coordinate team of QS and external consultants for tendering and contract administration
• Manage and coordinate with Partners and Landlords to ensure smooth operations of various projects
• Prepare payment recommendations and payment certificates approvals.
• Manage negotiation of variation orders and final accounts with contractors and suppliers
• Prepare final accounts and cost analysis
• Manage and review contract terms and conditions, and work with in-house legal department to review contracts
• Prepare cashflow forecast, CapEx and OpEx forecast and budget reports

 Requirements:

• University Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent discipline
• Minimum of 6-8 years post-graduate cost planning or quantity surveying experience in either retail clients, consultancies, developers or contractors
• Experience of managing multiple projects with strong analytical skills
• Independent, well organised with strong sense of responsibility and ability to meet tight deadline
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to compliment your technical knowledge
• Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English, proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage