Client Side Property Project Manager - Hospitality

Client Side Property Project Manager - Hospitality

We're working with a fast-growing hospitality brand looking to appoint a Project Manager to join their Property team.

This is a genuinely hands-on role offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial build through to handover, managing multiple new openings and refurbishment schemes across a growing UK estate.

With around five new locations opening each year, alongside ongoing investment in existing sites, this position would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being close to the detail of project delivery.

The Role:

Reporting into the Property Director, you'll lead the successful delivery of new openings and refurbishment projects, ensuring schemes are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Predominantly field-based across the UK, with 1-2 days per week in the company's Central London head office.

Key responsibilities include

Managing projects from pre-construction through to handover and post-opening support

Acting as the client representative on site throughout the build process

Managing contractors, consultants and suppliers

Developing and monitoring CAPEX budgets

Running tender processes and appointing project teams

Securing planning, licensing and landlord approvals where required

Working closely with operations, maintenance and opening teams to ensure successful project delivery

Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Building Regulations and Building Safety

requirements

Managing refurbishment programmes across an operational estate

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

Experience delivering restaurant, retail, leisure or multi-site fit-out projects

A strong track record of managing new site openings and refurbishments

Commercial awareness and excellent budget management skills

Contractor and consultant management experience

Knowledge of relevant construction, building safety and health & safety legislation

The ability to work independently and take ownership of projects

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Why Join?

Join a highly successful, growing hospitality business

Play a key role in delivering ambitious expansion plans

Work within a small, collaborative property team where your contribution has real visibility

Significant autonomy and ownership of projects

Diverse project portfolio including new openings and estate refurbishments

For a confidential discussion and further details, please contact Lucy Wynn at Gleeson Recruitment Group.

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