Project Manager

Company: deverellsmith
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Project Manager – QSR, Retail & Hospitality

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a fast-growing real estate and construction team, delivering high-volume QSR, retail, and hospitality projects across the UK. This is a hands‑on role offering full ownership of new store openings and refurbishment programmes, from feasibility and concept design through to construction and handover.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple projects across the UK, ensuring alignment with brand standards, client objectives, and commercial targets
  • Lead new site launches and refurbishment roll‑outs, overseeing scope, programme, budget, risk, and delivery
  • Chair site meetings, track progress, and maintain accurate cost and programme updates
  • Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost planning
  • Drive value engineering initiatives without compromising quality
  • Negotiate contracts and commercial terms
  • Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, CDM 2015, and H&S legislation
  • Manage consultants and contractors to achieve timely, cost‑effective delivery
  • Build strong client and stakeholder relationships
  • Mentor and support junior team members

About You

  • 5+ years’ multi‑site project delivery experience, preferably in retail, QSR, hospitality, or leisure fit‑outs
  • Strong technical knowledge of M&E, FF&E, and construction methodologies
  • Commercially astute with budgeting, forecasting, and cost‑control expertise
  • Excellent stakeholder and client management skills
  • Knowledge of UK building regulations and H&S compliance
  • Able to manage multiple live projects at pace
  • Full UK driving licence and flexible for national travel

Desirable

  • Client‑side or contractor‑side experience
  • Professional accreditation (RICS, MCIOB, APM, PRINCE2)
  • Exposure to sustainable construction or digital tools (BIM, Procore)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high‑performing team and deliver high‑profile, brand‑critical projects.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • QSR
  • Project Management
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Fast food
  • Construction management
  • Fit out
  • Cat A
  • Cat B

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Posted: March 23rd, 2026