Estates Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the restaurant industry is seeking an Estates Project Manager to oversee property projects and ensure operational excellence. The role involves managing budgets, stakeholder relationships, and leading functional improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience and excellent communication skills, thriving in a dynamic environment. This hybrid role requires office presence three days a week and offers various employee benefits, including an annual bonus and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Annual company bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free Nando’s when working, 40% discount otherwise

Annual team trips (including a holiday)

Reward membership scheme with discounts

Four-week sabbatical every five years of service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ Project Management experience in Property or Facilities Management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead property projects related to equipment rollouts and refurbishments.
• Manage project budgets and provide regular updates on project progress.
• Support Regional Property Managers with large-scale maintenance activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Estates Project Manager

Ask people where Nando’s comes from and you’ll get a different answer every time. Portugal? Mexico? The UK? Our story actually starts in Rosettenville, a Portuguese neighbourhood in Johannesburg, South Africa. With stops in Mozambique and the UK along the way.

It was 1987 when Robbie Brozin and Fernando Duarte opened their first chicken restaurant. Since then, Nando’s has expanded to over 480 restaurants worldwide, with our famous PERi-PERi sauce becoming a cultural icon.

We are a family of 20,000 Nandocas (employees), driven by our values: Pride, Passion, Integrity, Courage, and Family. We cherish our diverse heritage and are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful culture. Recognised as industry leaders by the Financial Times, we prioritize our people as much as our legendary flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken.

Role Overview:

The Estates Project Manager will serve as the property lead, overseeing the delivery of estates, technology, and operational projects. Applying robust Project Management methodologies, you will ensure the successful implementation of initiatives that support our business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead property projects related to equipment rollouts, shopfitting, electrical alterations, asset replacements, restaurant refurbishments, and product initiatives.
2. Maintain effective stakeholder relationships to facilitate project delivery.
3. Manage project budgets, ensuring accurate communication of spend and system updates.
4. Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and issues.
5. Support Regional Property Managers with large-scale maintenance activities through stakeholder engagement and project management best practices.
6. Lead functional improvement projects, enhancing processes and ways of working.
7. Assist the Head of Estates Management with additional tasks to meet operational and business objectives.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years’ Project Management experience in the Property or Facilities Management sector.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a high workload.
• Strong problem-solving skills with adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Effective influencing, advising, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Proactive, motivated, and capable of working independently and in teams.
• Numerical aptitude with experience in reporting and cost control.

Additional Benefits:

• Annual company bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free Nando’s when working, 40% discount otherwise
• Annual team trips (including a holiday)
• Reward membership scheme with discounts
• Four-week sabbatical every five years of service
• This hybrid role requires working in our Putney office three days a week.
• Application deadline: Sunday, 18th May.