Senior Project Manager (£70-£80k) at Accelerate Ventures-backed lifestyle sports network

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Salary: £70-£80k + Bonus

Location: London, UK

Company Description: Accelerate Ventures-backed lifestyle sports network leading a national UK rollout

Overview: As the first in-house Project Manager, you will transition the company from consultant-led delivery to a scalable internal function. You will own the end-to-end execution of a rapid national rollout, transforming complex sites into premium sports and social destinations featuring high-end courts, licensed clubhouses, and wellness-focused facilities across the UK.

Why this role is remarkable

• Transition from corporate consultancies like AECOM or Mace to a high-growth startup where you own the entire delivery function and process from day one.
• Build the premier destination for the world’s fastest-growing sport, backed by Accelerate Ventures and led by a high-pedigree founder and board.
• Real career trajectory with a national rollout already in motion; you aren’t just managing one site, but a programme of dozens of upcoming venues.

What You Will Do

• Lead the full project lifecycle for new club venues, managing everything from contractor procurement and groundworks to final clubhouse fit-out and F&B setup.
• Establish robust project governance, including risk management frameworks, financial forecasting, and change control procedures to ensure multi-million-pound budgets remain on track.
• Serve as the primary liaison for high-profile stakeholders, planning authorities, and landlords while ensuring strict adherence to CDM regulations and safety standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• 5-10 years of construction project management experience, with a proven track record of delivering multi-site programmes in the leisure, sports, or retail sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and negotiating complex contracts with third-party suppliers and consultants.
• A proactive leader with RICS, APM, or PMP certification who thrives in a fast-paced environment without the rigid infrastructure of a large corporate firm.

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