Project Manager / Building Surveyor

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on Construction Project Manager/Building Surveyor to oversee restaurant refurbishment and new build projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing multi-site retail projects, a sound knowledge of UK building regulations, and excellent communication skills. This position requires a full UK driving license and a willingness to travel. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering multi-site retail or hospitality projects.
• Capable of managing a £5m+ annual capex portfolio.
• Sound knowledge of UK building regulations, CDM 2015 & H&S standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple fit-outs and new builds from concept to handover.
• Manage budgets from £100k-£2m with strong value engineering.
• Oversee quality, safety, and programme execution with minimal disruption.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Stakeholder communication

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Cost planning and negotiation

Education

Chartered (RICS / MCIOB) or qualified (Prince2 / APM)

Tools

BIM

Procore

Job description

Construction Project Manager / Building Surveyor - Drive the Growth of a Fast-Expanding fast food Franchise! Location: Ruislip (with travel across the UK) Are you a hands-on Construction Project Manager or Building Surveyor with a passion for building great things, on time, on budget, and to the highest standards?

What the Project Manager will Be Doing

• Restaurant refurbishments (20-30 sites per year)
• Greenfield new builds (3-5 per year)

From feasibility through to opening day, you'll balance cost, quality, and speed ensuring every site is on-brand, efficient, and ready to smash its sales targets.

Key responsibilities include

• Project Ownership: Lead multiple fit-outs and new builds from concept to handover.
• Cost & Budget Control: Manage budgets from £100k-£2m with strong value engineering.
• Planning & Approvals: Navigate planning, landlord approvals, and licensing.
• Contractor Management: Tender, appoint, and oversee contractors and consultants.
• On-Site Delivery: Oversee quality, safety, and programme execution with minimal disruption.
• Capex Reviews: Audit existing sites and scope required capital works.
• Communication: Report effectively to Operations, Finance, and Executive teams.
• Sustainability: Integrate green tech, low-carbon materials, and energy-efficient solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Feed learning's into future roll-outs to deliver better, faster, and smarter.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Strong experience delivering multi-site retail or hospitality projects
• Capable of managing a £5m+ annual capex portfolio
• Sound knowledge of UK building regulations, CDM 2015 & H&S standards
• Commercially savvy with strong cost planning and negotiation skills
• Clear, confident communicator with stakeholder influence at board level
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide

Desirable:

• Experience with QSR brands (e.g. KFC, McDonald's, Burger King)
• Chartered (RICS / MCIOB) or qualified (Prince2 / APM)
• Familiarity with BIM, Procore or other digital project tools
• Exposure to BREEAM, LEED, or other sustainable building frameworks