Construction Project Manager

McDonald’s; High Offley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food restaurant chain in the UK is seeking a Construction Project Manager to manage refurbishment projects across their restaurants. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the project lifecycle, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline expectations are met. Responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders, supervising design aspects, and managing project costs. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of employee benefits including 28 days of paid holiday and industry-leading training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Hybrid working

Wellbeing resources

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in construction project management.
• Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of IRLX reinvestment construction projects.
• Engage key stakeholders including franchisees and contractors.
• Monitor and communicate project programmes for timely delivery.

Skills

Construction project management

Strong financial cost-management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Project-management software

Job description

As a Construction Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering In Real Life Experience (IRLX) projects that enhance both customer and crew experiences across our 1,600+ restaurants. You will manage refurbishment projects across our existing restaurant estate (not new builds), ensuring modern, high‑quality environments. You take full end‑to‑end ownership of projects from initial brief and design, through cost planning and on‑site construction, to final handover to franchisees. You maintain strong stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle, with a particular focus on franchisee satisfaction and involvement, and ensure all refurbishment projects meet quality, cost, and timeline expectations, proactively addressing challenges as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of IRLX reinvestment construction projects
• Engage key stakeholders including franchisees, crew, designers, QSs, contractors and corporate departments
• Coordinate and supervise all aspects of detailed design
• Challenge project costs to ensure best value for our franchisees
• Monitor and communicate project programmes to ensure timely delivery
• Work closely with supply chain and contractors
• Obtain financial approval and supervise project expenditure
• Undertake site inspections, meetings and defect identification reports
• Support compliance with CDM & BSA regulations and McDonald’s standards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction project management, commercial or retail fit‑out (minimum 3 years relevant service)
• Track record of leading project teams to deliver high‑quality projects on time and within budget
• Strong financial cost‑management skills
• Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships and influence key decision‑makers
• Experience managing multi‑discipline professional teams
• Organised, analytical, and proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and operate with autonomy
• Strong communication skills and computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint; project‑management software desirable)
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, changing environment
• Resilient in challenging or complex situations
• Energetic, passionate, and committed to continuous improvement
• Full clean driving licence (travel throughout the UK required)

Benefits

• Access to industry‑leading training and career development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas are valued
• Competitive salary, bonus, cash allowance, free parking, lunch and gym access
• Hybrid working – enjoy a mix of office and remote flexibility
• Chance to make a real impact on one of the world’s most iconic brands
• 28 days paid holiday annually, plus bank holidays (full‑time employees)
• Two months sabbatical per every 10 years of service
• Wellbeing resources, mental health support, and a comprehensive wellness hub
• Stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance cover (if you contribute a minimum of 3 %)
• Employee discounts across a wide range of retailers and services
• Access to an on‑site gym at our Head Office

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that allows people to be their best authentic selves in our restaurants and offices. We are serious about supporting our employees’ wellbeing, career growth and community involvement while delivering outstanding customer and franchisee experience worldwide.