Project Manager (Construction)

Reporting to the Head of Construction, the Project Manager will be responsible for all new site & remodel projects across the country. As well as additional projects to support business initiatives across the internal functions. What you'll do:

• Manage external consultants and landlord/developer teams to deliver all works associated with the new sites to be on time, on budget and on spec/quality and to the standard layout.
• Scope, manage and deliver all works associated with the remodels to be on time, on budget and on spec/quality in association with the operator's requirements.
• Provide the Head of Construction and PMO with robust data to ensure accurate programme reporting.
• Deliver feasibility layouts and costs in support of the capital new site projects on multiple sites in short timescales via external consultants.
• Manage pre-contract with transparent sign off and ordering process to ensure no changes in contract variations whilst the works are on site.
• Effective contract management pre, post and whilst contractor is on site in relation to variations to contract sum for fit out and/or expenditure of provisional sums/contingency.
• Formal handover and snagging with retention for a defects period.
• Ensure minimal changes whilst on site with correct change management in place to record this.
• Post contract, transparent final account, with issuing of payment certificates.
• Formal defects review (on site) to enable release of retention at the end of the defects period.
• Ownership of the project budget setting and management throughout the process.
• Provide guidance and leadership to external consultants, contractors and suppliers ensuring compliance with all statutory relevant provisions.
• Cross functional working with other internal departments to ensure smooth delivery and encompassing all the needs of the functions - Operations, IT, FM etc
• Joint ownership of the end-to-end project from inception to opening with the Acquisition Manager.
• Ensure all external approvals are gained in line with the Brand and operational layouts.
• Be a brand ambassador to the external parties and stakeholders.
• Provide knowledge and expertise to internal colleagues on projects and be the go-to for construction advice.
  
  Knowledge of formal approval procedures across the country, including Scotland.
• Ability to be a strong team player with a natural ability to take ownership of business-critical issues and ensure delivery.
• Ability to be commercially aware with a strong value for money focus and an in-depth understanding of cost management techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to deal with adversity; the courage to stand up for what you believe is right in the interests of the organisation.
• Able to manage multiple projects in varying stages at any one time.
• To act as an effective team member of the Construction team and participate and encourage cross-team working to provide an integrated customer focused approach and high quality.
  
  To millions of people, we paint a mouthwatering picture. No-one cares more about their food than we do.
So it'll come as no surprise that we want our people to feel the same about their careers. In fact, we want everyone to crave a role here as much as our customers crave our burgers, and we've created a workplace that works hard to make that happen. We're a big business. There's no doubt about it. And we're still growing fast, with brand new restaurants popping up all over the UK at an incredible pace - we opened 32 in 2022. Our future is real - and we're already living it. And the best bit? More restaurants naturally mean more opportunities. Which means your future could look as real as ours, too. So, when you join us, you'll have a proper say in how we grow, plus lots of wriggle room to move up, or move sideways into new parts of our business, if that's how you roll. Our customers love our food. True story. And our people love working here too. Why? Because we also give them a taste of the good stuff with the juiciest perks and benefits in the business. Our full benefits packages are tailored to individual roles, and include medical insurance, health assessments, the ability to purchase extra holiday, our bike to work scheme, team bonuses, and loads more. Our standard package is a whopper, too. Amongst the standard benefits you get 50% off your food and drinks, discounted gym membership and discounts at more than 700 retail outlets and much more. And if you're happy keepin' on keepin' on in the role you first jump in to… well… we don't think there's anything wrong with that, either.

We're growing fast, so we'll make sure you have everything you need to learn, grow and develop with us. But that's only just the beginning. We want you to get a taste of the good stuff too, so you'll also be able to make the most of:
• 20% discretionary bonus
• Cash allowance
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical cover
• £50k critical illness cover
• Life insurance
• A pension (for when you finally leave us)
• Discount vouchers for places you'll actually want to go to
• 50% off food and drink for friends and family
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Wagesteam - access your pay when you need to!