Project Manager – Clapham Junction, United Kingdom
Full TimeRole: Project ManagerLocation: Field based – location flexible (travel required)
Here at The Gym Group we believe we are simply the best in our industry! Our amazing teams have skills, abilities and can-do attitudes that make this a great place to work! We have strong, embedded values and an easy-going culture which ensures we put our people first. We pride ourselves on being fun, innovative, inclusive and engaging.
So, what’s stopping you? Apply today and be YOU with us!
What you need to know about us…
The Gym Group is not like your average gym! To our members we’re the lowest cost nationwide 24/7 Gym with over 250 gyms and counting!To our teams we are fun, welcoming, engaging and inclusive. We challenge our limits and push ourselves to impact positive change with our goals and initiatives. We take steps into new areas with a real and authentic purpose – It’s our mission to break down barriers to fitness for all.
We’re #1 in our industry when it comes to our values, our culture and our people – check out Glassdoor if you don’t believe us. We offer a fantastic place to work in a great working culture. We have been recognised as by The Sunday Times as one of The Best Places to Work which is all down to our great leaders and exceptional teams.
We may be one of the leading budget gym chains in the UK but there’s nothing budget about our investment into our people. We have retained GOLD in our investors in people award for the last 6 years and GOLD in wellbeing this year.
We’re recognised as a disability confident and inclusive employer which is something we are truly proud of. We have a brilliant team and opportunities for development and growth with support for success. Having recently undertaken some huge projects from a digital point of view and our plans are to keep being innovative, creative and agile in all that we do.
About the role…
This is a genuinely high-ownership role at the heart of how The Gym Group grows. You will lead the delivery of new gym fit-outs from shell to operational handover, manage capital works across an established national estate, and provide expert technical input during site acquisitions – all while working with a passionate property team that takes quality and safety seriously. If you thrive on variety, accountability, and seeing real results, this is the role for you.
What you’ll be doing…
- Leading end-to-end delivery of new gym fit-outs across the UK, from technical due diligence at acquisition stage through to operational handover
- Managing a portfolio of capital works across the existing estate, including refurbishments, extensions, and compliance-driven upgrades
- Developing schedules of works and cost plans, and negotiating with landlords and contractors to deliver value for money
- Owning project budgets and programmes, integrating building works, equipment, IT, signage, and security into a coherent delivery sequence
- Ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and the Building Safety Act, including acting as Principal Designer where required
- Reviewing and challenging design proposals to ensure they meet regulatory standards, operational needs, and The Gym Group’s brand requirements
- Managing external contractors, consultants, and suppliers, holding teams to account for performance, safety, and quality
- Communicating proactively with senior stakeholders – including the Board and Senior Leadership Team – on project progress, risks, and milestones
About you…
- A relevant degree and/or professional membership with RICS, CIOB, or APM
- Proven experience managing large-scale construction or fit-out projects across a multi-site UK estate
- Strong commercial skills including budget management, procurement, and contract negotiation
- Solid working knowledge of CDM regulations, the Building Safety Act, and building regulations
- Experience managing outsourced contractors and professional consultants at a national level
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including reporting to senior leadership
- Self-sufficient and comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines
Need assistance?
If you have a disability or condition that makes it difficult for you to complete your application online please email your cv to recruitment@thegymgroup.com or alternatively call the TGG Recruitment team on 0203 319 4838 and someone will be more than happy to support you. We also want to put it out there that we actively encourage applications from a diverse demographic and we are passionate about your culture and value alignment. We want this to be a match that works for you as much as for us!
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