Project Manager / Building Surveyor

Energy Jobline ZR; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing franchise in the UK is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager / Building Surveyor to lead the expansion of multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering retail projects, managing substantial budgets, and ensuring compliance with UK building regulations. This role involves hands-on management from feasibility to opening day, ensuring projects are completed on time and to budget, while also integrating sustainability practices.

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.
• Clear, confident communicator with stakeholder influence at board level.
• Experience with QSR brands is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple fit-outs and new builds from concept to handover.
• Manage budgets from £100k-£2m with strong value engineering.
• Navigate planning, landlord approvals, and licensing.
• Tender, appoint, and oversee contractors and consultants.
• Integrate green tech and energy-efficient solutions.

Skills

Multi-site retail project delivery

Cost planning and negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Project management

Tools

BIM

Procore

Job description

Overview

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? They are an established real estate business and a fast-growing, ambitious fast food franchisee with 120 restaurants across Greater London, Midlands, East Anglia, the Home Counties, Western England, and Wales. As a privately-run family business founded over 30 years ago, they are proud of their heritage and excited about their future. They plan to open new restaurants and reimage the existing estate, and they seek a dynamic, experienced construction professional to lead modernisation and expansion projects.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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 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 license 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

Desired Skills and Experience
building surveying
project management