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The Guru system is Primark’s architectural, shopfitting and Fixtures & Fittings platform, providing detailed information to all internal and external stakeholders globally who are involved in the construction of new stores, refits, retrofits and franchise. It is a key tool of Primark’s expansion roadmap.
This role coordinates all the architectural, shopfitting and services data held on Guru. You will be responsible for generating relevant information, page creation, data uploads and hyperlinks onto the beta Guru system in line with agreed UI standards. You will work closely with a third-party technical team and internal construction and new store teams to ensure all information on Guru is accurate and up to date across all channels.
What You’ll Get
This role is a hybrid opportunity, offering 1–2 days working from home. Benefits include healthcare, pension and potential bonus; 27 days of leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy five additional days; Tax Saver Tickets; a fitness centre; and a subsidised cafeteria.
What You’ll Do as an Architectural Standards Technical Manager
- Guru Platform Development & Governance: Responsible for page creation, hyperlinking and formatting information in adherence to UI and rulebook standards. Acquire, create and manage content, testing and maintenance of architectural, shopfit and service areas within the Guru platform.
- Quality Control & System Representation: Assist with checking, formatting, preparing and uploading content across the Guru platform, and contribute feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Development and maintenance of Architectural Standards: Support the creation, organisation and ongoing maintenance of Primark architectural standards, including lighting, RCPs, façades, external signage, BOH/FOH details, flooring, shopfitting and service areas such as SCO, fitting rooms and cash desks.
- Shopfitting & Services Content Management: Support the management of shopfitting and services information, including wall systems, fixed equipment, tills, fitting rooms, BOH and C&C. Help coordinate technical drawings, 3D models, datasheets, registers, and feasibility, tender and production documentation.
- Cross-Functional & External Collaboration: Work collaboratively with construction, design, architects and third-party partners to develop, update and refine architectural and service details in line with agreed standards and ways of working.
- Training, Support & Lifecycle Management: Support stakeholder briefings and content uploads, assist with system cost approval processes alongside senior colleagues, help provide guidance to users, and contribute to version control and archiving of superseded information.
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Architecture or Design, or equivalent relevant experience in retail design, with proven experience working on comparable retail systems and environments.
- Experience across retail architecture and shopfitting, including lighting, RCPs, façades, external signage, BOH/FOH standards, flooring, F&F and services such as SCO, fitting rooms and cash desks.
- High-level design skills with solid knowledge of materials and construction methods. Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office is required; SketchUp and Adobe applications are preferred.
- Project management experience, with the ability to work under tight deadlines, reprioritise effectively, troubleshoot issues and deliver projects end to end with a high level of accuracy.
- Analytical and excellent organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and contribute positively within team environments.
- Self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially, and high standards in a fast-paced retail setting.
At Primark, people matter. We’re a caring, dynamic business that succeeds together. Primark has grown from its first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business with over 80,000 colleagues and more than 440 stores in 17 countries.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference, education and, for some roles, criminal and financial checks. Reasonable adjustments and accessibility support are available during the recruitment journey.