Project Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading hospitality brand to appoint a Project Manager in Greater London. You will oversee restaurant construction projects, from light refurbishments to full-scale remodels, working closely with Operations, General Managers and Head Chefs to maintain the brand’s high standards.

You will lead multiple projects simultaneously, managing external teams and contractors, with strong budget control and a sharp eye for compliance with Health & Safety, Building

Qualifications

• Experience of restaurant construction projects.
• Strong programme management capability; pre-construction experience is a plus.
• Ability to lead multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven budget and cost control skills with scope of works and cost of works.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and suppliers (tendering and negotiations).
• Ensuring planning, management and monitoring comply with Health & Safety, Building Regulations and Fire Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant construction projects from light touch to full-scale remodels.
• Prioritise investment across sites based on business needs.
• Collaborate with Operations, General Managers and Head Chefs to keep restaurants performing.
• Coordinate with external teams and contractors to deliver on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Building Regulations and Fire Safety for all works.

Skills

Restaurant construction

Programme management

Multi-project management

Budget & cost control

Contractor management

Tendering & negotiation

Health & safety compliance

BSI standards

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

I am working with a fantastic brand who are growing at pace. I am on a mission to find them a passionate Project Manager. This is a key role to support their growth trajectory and ensure that their estate is as gorgeous as it can be. This group do things brilliantly and have a reputation for over-achieving.

About the role:

The group have a great pipeline of new openings on the slate, and this role will be a key part in making things happen. Projects will be varied – from light touch to full-scale remodelling. It will be a key figure in the property team and will work alongside the Operations Team, General Managers and Head Chefs to ensure restaurants run efficiently and do not lose their shine. Each site has a little bit of history and its own personality, so you will need to get under the skin of each and be able to prioritise where investment is needed.

All About you:

• Experience of restaurant construction projects
• A good deal of programme management – pre-construction experience would be great
• Thrive in a fast-paced hands-on role, taking ownership and accountability
• Proven capability of managing multiple projects at once
• Be highly skilled at working with external teams and contractors
• Excellent budget and cost control skills – able to produce scope of works and cost of works
• Exceptionally high standards – Quality results every time – On time!
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and suppliers – Tendering, negotiating and cracking the whip.
• Ensure that the planning, management, and monitoring of the project are compliant with the relevant requirements for Health and Safety, Building Regulations, and Fire Safety.
• Be a true team player, collaborating with teams across Property, Operations, Facilities Management, Leadership Team and Finance.

While having fun and enjoying your job is hugely encouraged, you’ll need a serious side too. You will be responsible for understanding and fulfilling Building Safety Act and ensure that all work carried out is in accordance with the new competency requirements imposed by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

This is such a cracking opportunity!

You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction.