Construction Project Officer
POP MART
London Area, United Kingdom
Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces Location: Canary Wharf, London Job type: Full time Permanent About POP MART Founded in 2010, POP MART is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, and designer toy culture evangelism, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain. Besides our original and iconic IPs such as Molly, Hirono, Skullpanda, and LABUBU, POP MART collaborates with top-tier toys and lifestyle brands including Disney, Universal Studios, and Sanrio to create collectible art toys featuring their iconic characters. In the UK, POP MART operates seven stores in London, Midlands, ands Manchester, and over five Robo Shops (vending machines for POP MART products). With our ambitious growth plan, we continue to expand our retail network by opening new stores in London and nationwide. For more information, please visit www.popmart.com and our LinkedIn Career page. What to Expect POP MART is a boutique-sized company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to: Gain valuable professional experience covering the entire retail life cycle Have the opportunity to work with people from different countries and cultures in a collaborative environment Receive structured customer service, retail operations, and product training Be proactively involved in the company s growth Benefits POP MART offers our employees: Selected POP MART toys as appreciation gifts every month A structured bonus scheme in line with the company s and the individual s performance Comprehensive training and development programs Regular team social events Paid rest breaks The Role and Candidate We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Construction Project Officer to join our Construction team based in Canary Wharf. This role will support the delivery of new retail store development projects across the UK. Reporting to the Construction Project Manager, the ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable managing documentation, reporting, and coordination tasks in a project environment. Responsibilities Support project planning and execution across feasibility, pre-construction, construction, and handover phases Prepare and maintain project trackers, schedules, and documentation to ensure accurate reporting of progress and timelines Assist with the review and comparison of contractor bids and quotations Coordinate daily communications with suppliers, landlords, designers, and contractors to follow up on action points and deliverables Assist with procurement coordination and delivery tracking of store fixtures and materials Monitor and update cost trackers and assist in expenditure reporting against approved budgets Schedule and participate in site visits, contractor meetings, and defect inspections Ensure timely collection, filing, and version control of all project-related documents and approvals Support quality assurance and brand compliance checks during fit-out and final handover Required Qualifications 1 to 3 years of experience in construction coordination, architecture, or project support, ideally within the retail or commercial fit-out sector Familiarity with construction processes, basic budgeting, and reporting tools Excellent organisational and communication skills with strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience with project tracking tools is a plus Willingness to travel throughout the UK for on-site inspections and meetings Desirable but Not Essential Proficiency in CAD or design-related software Relevant project certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) Multi-lingual language ability (Chinese preferred)