Project Manager

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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