Construction Manager

Wingstop Inc; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 20%

LTIP (Long-Term Incentive Plan)

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Company laptop & phone

Employee discount

Job summary

Wingstop UK is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to take ownership of opening new restaurants across the UK & Ireland, with a focus on the North and frequent travel. You will lead from pre-construction to handover, delivering sites safely, on schedule and within budget, aligned with Wingstop's brand standards.

The role demands hands-on delivery across multiple sites, strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners, and a track record in hospitality or QSR environments.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5+ years' experience delivering new site openings or major fit-out projects.
• Experience in QSR, hospitality, multi-site environments.
• Strong understanding of construction, fit-out, M&E and project delivery.
• Experience managing budgets, tendering, cost control and change management.
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel across UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end construction and fit-out of new Wingstop restaurants across the UK & Ireland.
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes, ensuring milestones are met.
• Coordinate landlord approvals, licences for alterations and landlord engagement.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Fire Safety, Health & Safety and statutory requirements.
• Manage project budgets from tender through to completion and value engineering.
• Tender, appoint and manage contractors and consultants; ensure delivery performance.
• Provide regular project reporting to Head of Construction and leadership team.

Skills

Construction management

Budget management

Multi-site delivery

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Construction qualifications

Job description

Description

Location: UK&I Field Based (North-focused, with frequent travel required) Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + LTIP + Benefits

Build Something Big. Join the Wingstop Team!

At Wingstop, we are not just in the chicken business, we are in the flavour business. Our focus is on delivering exceptional experiences and memorable moments for both our customers and our team.

We have been recognised for our commitment to excellence, earning accolades such as Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026, The UK's Number 1 QSR Brand 2025 and Deliveroo's Number 1 Dish in 2025. But our mission remains simple: BRING THE FLAVOUR.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced Construction Manager to take ownership of the delivery of our new restaurant openings across the UK & Ireland, with a particular focus on our growing estate across the North.

This is a hands-on role for someone who knows how to get things built. You'll manage projects from pre-construction through to handover, making sure every site is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the standards our brand expects.

The role will primarily cover our North region, so we're ideally looking for someone based in the Midlands or further North. Locations such as Nottingham, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, Leeds or York could work particularly well, although we're open on location for the right person. The role will involve frequent travel across the UK & Ireland, with regular site visits required.

You’ll work closely with our Property, Design, Operations, Food Safety and Supply Chain teams, as well as landlords, contractors, consultants and other external partners. With an ambitious new restaurant pipeline, you’ll play a key role in helping Wingstop continue to grow at pace.

We want to hear from experienced construction or project management professionals who have a strong track record of delivering new sites and fit-outs in fast-paced, multi-site environments, ideally within hospitality, QSR, pubs, restaurants or similar customer-facing, eat-in environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end construction and fit-out of new Wingstop restaurants across the UK & Ireland, from pre-construction through to practical completion and handover.
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes, ensuring key milestones are understood, tracked and delivered.
• Manage landlord approvals, including licences for alterations and engagement with landlord teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate Building Control, Approved Inspectors, Fire Officers, EHO and other relevant regulatory bodies to secure the necessary approvals and consents.
• Ensure all projects comply with Building Regulations, Planning, Fire Safety, Health & Safety and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Coordinate internal review and sign-off of construction drawings and plans across Property, Design, Operations, Food Safety and other key stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets from tender through to completion, including contractor procurement, negotiation, cost control, change management and value engineering.
• Tender, appoint and manage contractors, consultants and other external partners, ensuring strong commercial and delivery performance.
• Carry out regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, programme, costs and compliance, taking action where issues arise.
• Ensure all new restaurants are delivered consistently to Wingstop's design, build and brand standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across our contractor and consultant network, helping to establish and develop a reliable supply chain.
• Provide clear and accurate project reporting, highlighting progress, risks, issues, costs and key decisions to the Head of Construction and wider leadership team.
• Work collaboratively with Property, Design, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing and other internal teams to ensure a smooth journey from acquisition through to opening.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction processes, reduce costs, shorten delivery times and improve the quality and consistency of our openings.
• Support the integration of sustainable construction practices and innovation across our development programme.
• Be prepared to get into the detail, solve problems on the ground and take ownership when things don't go to plan.

Person Specification

• A hands-on, delivery-focused approach with the confidence to take ownership and make things happen.
• Comfortable working at pace across multiple projects, locations and stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, with strong judgement around cost, risk, programme and quality.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and keep projects moving.
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships with internal teams, landlords, contractors and consultants.
• Confident challenging decisions and solving problems while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
• Practical and proactive, with a willingness to get out on site and deal with issues rather than manage purely from a desk.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Passionate about delivering great spaces and experiences for our teams and customers.
• Aligned to our Wingstop values: Authentic, Entrepreneurial, Fun and Service-Minded.
• Proven experience delivering construction or fit-out projects within hospitality, QSR, pubs, restaurants or similar customer-facing, eat-in environments.

Proven experience delivering construction or fit-out projects within hospitality, QSR, pubs, restaurants or similar customer-facing, eat-in environments.

Skills and Experience

We want to hear from experienced construction or project management professionals who have a strong track record of delivering new sites and fit-outs in fast-paced, multi-site environments.

Essential

• Ideally 5+ years' experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager or similar role delivering new site openings or major fit-out projects.
• Experience within QSR, hospitality, retail, leisure or another relevant multi-site environment.
• Strong technical understanding of construction, fit-out, M&E and the wider project delivery process.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Fire Safety, Health & Safety and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously across different regions.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, including tendering, contractor appointment, cost control and change management.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and wider construction supply chains.
• Experience managing landlord approvals and working with landlord teams would be highly beneficial.
• Strong programme and project management skills, with experience identifying and managing project risks.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the UK & Ireland.

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Experience delivering a high-volume rollout programme for a growing consumer-facing brand.
• Previous experience within QSR or restaurant development.
• Experience working with landlord approval processes and licences for alterations.
• Relevant construction or project management qualifications.
• Experience incorporating sustainability or ESG considerations into construction projects.
• Experience developing preferred contractor or consultant networks.
• Experience working across both new-build and refurbishment projects.

At Wingstop, we believe in rewarding and investing in our people. Here's what we offer:

• Enhanced holiday allowance (25 days + Bank Holidays + Birthday Off)
• Enhanced company sick pay (2 weeks full pay) 12 Month Rolling
• Pension Contributions (5% Employer)
• Enhanced Family Friendly leave
• Private Healthcare - Enhanced Vitality cover
• Travel: 45p per mile (EV), 55p per mile (Fuel)
• Company Laptop & Phone
• Bonus Base of 20% with potential for higher earnings based on business performance
• LTIP from your first full year
• 20-50% Employee discount when dining with Friends & Family
• Access to our Benefits platform - Lifestyle savings, Recognition & Well-being EAP
• Wagestream - access to earned wages when you need them
• Exceptional training and onboarding
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Semi-annual conferences and team events

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate individuality and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a supportive environment for all.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process to perform at your best, please let us know - we're here to assist you.

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