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