Construction Project Manager – North

McDonald's Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee reinvestment construction projects at over 1,600 restaurants. This role involves managing the entire project lifecycle, from planning to execution, while fostering strong relationships with franchisees. The ideal candidate will have project management experience, financial acumen, and excellent communication skills, contributing to enhancing customer and crew experiences.

Benefits

Access to industry-leading training

Competitive salary

Hybrid working flexibility

Free parking and lunch

Gym access

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in construction project management.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver high-quality projects on time.
• Strong communication and influencing skills in franchisee-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple construction projects as a trusted advisor.
• Manage the full lifecycle of reinvestment projects.
• Engage and coordinate with franchisees and corporate teams.

Skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

McDonald’s has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonald’s is one of the UK’s largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.

Job Description

As a Construction Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering our In Real Life Experience (IRLX) programme improving both customer and crew experiences across our 1,600+ restaurants. You’ll oversee the full lifecycle of reinvestment construction projects, from planning and design to execution and completion, with a strong emphasis on people management and franchisee relationships.

You’ll join an established, knowledgeable, and collaborative team that shares ideas freely and supports each other. New team members quickly feel welcomed and empowered with recent hires are already delivering strong results. We maintain strong, positive relationships with franchisees and work together to deliver outstanding results for our restaurants and communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee multiple construction projects, acting as a trusted advisor (approx. 70% construction counsellor, 30% technical focus)
• Manage the full lifecycle of IRLX reinvestment projects in existing restaurants
• Engage and coordinate with franchisees, crew, designers, contractors, and corporate teams (IT, Finance, QS, Principle Designers)
• Supervise all aspects of detailed design and challenge project costs to ensure best value
• Monitor project programmes, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with regulations and McDonald’s standards
• Obtain financial approvals, report on project expenditure, and manage expectations with franchisees
• Conduct site inspections and support the engagement of Principle Designers for CDM & BSA compliance
• Champion clear, open, and consistent communication across all stakeholders

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• At least 1 years’ experience in a similar construction project management or commercial/retail fitout role
• Proven ability to lead and deliver high-quality construction projects on time and to budget
• Strong financial acumen and confidence in challenging project costs for best value
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, especially in franchisee-facing roles
• Positive mindset, willingness to learn, and openness to acquiring new skills
• Respectful, collaborative approach treating others with consideration and working well within a team
• Active listening skills and the ability to consider different perspectives
• Integrity, honest, genuine, and authentic in all interactions
• Organised, analytical, and proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong communication skills and computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint; project management software desirable)
• Full clean driving license (travel required)

What You’ll Get

• 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, offering a mix of office and remote flexibility
• The chance to make a real impact on one of the world’s most iconic brands

Additional Information

Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald’s and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.

McDonald’s is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all.

Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.

Serve: We put our customers and our people first
Inclusion: We open our doors to everyone
Integrity: We do the right thing
Community: We are good neighbours
Family: We get better together

At McDonald’s we are People from all Walks of Life...

People are at the heart of everything we do,and they make the McDonald’s experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald’s or elsewhere.