Property Project Manager

Heartwood Collection; Teddington; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Property Project Manager, where you'll lead exciting refurbishment and development projects across multiple sites. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with diverse teams and external partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, you will be instrumental in enhancing the company's brand while enjoying a range of competitive perks. If you're passionate about project management and thrive in dynamic environments, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private Healthcare with Bupa

Head Office Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday

50% off food at venues

Friends & Family discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction project management, ideally in leisure or hospitality.
• Ability to manage multiple medium/large-sized retail fitout projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of projects, including budgets and compliance.
• Build and maintain successful stakeholder partnerships throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Construction Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Monitoring

Contract Administration

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Property Project Manager: The Role:

Overview Of The Role

We are looking for an outstanding Property Project Manager to join our dynamic team. You will work with the Head of Construction to successfully deliver the annual capital development programme of refurbishments, new acquisition sites, and maintenance projects.

The role liaises with people from all areas and levels of the business, as well as external teams of contractors, consultants, and suppliers. Stakeholder management and communication are key. This role will also involve coordinating and managing all aspects of a project, including day-to-day project management, monitoring budgets, and contract administration tasks.

Due to the nature of the role, it will mainly be based remotely, so driving is essential. Our Head Office is located in Teddington, Middlesex, conveniently next to the train station.

Property Project Manager: Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Assist in producing clear briefs, programmes, phasing, and cost plans for all projects.
2. Liaise with all internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Attend team and site progress meetings.
4. Assist in producing scopes for external consultants and compiling formal appointments.
5. Support procurement and tender processes and compile contractual arrangements for contractors.
6. Manage costs effectively through the application of formal financial controls.
7. Consistently challenge, manage, and benchmark costs.
8. Monitor and review project programmes.
9. Ensure project compliance with legislation and external authority requirements.
10. Obtain internal design approvals and financial sanctions at appropriate stages.
11. Procure project designs in conjunction with the Head of Project Development and the Head of Design, proposing cost-effective solutions that maximize returns while maintaining brand standards, encouraging innovation, sustainability, and creativity.
12. Manage a team of internal and/or external consultants and suppliers.
13. Deliver the capital development programme safely, within budget, to the required quality, and on schedule.
14. Assist in minimizing health and safety risks on projects.
15. Support the implementation of CDM Regulations on all projects.
16. Build and maintain successful stakeholder partnerships, liaising externally with statutory authorities and internally across departments.

Property Project Manager: The Ideal Candidate:

1. Proven experience in construction project management, ideally within the leisure or hospitality sector.
2. Track record of delivering multidisciplinary projects at a fast pace.
3. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
4. Good knowledge of legal and statutory requirements related to leisure projects.
5. Experience managing multiple medium/large-sized retail fitout and construction projects in a fast-paced retail environment.
6. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the business and external parties.

Property Project Manager: What’s in it for you:

1. Competitive salary
2. Car allowance
3. Head Office Bonus
4. Private Healthcare with Bupa
5. The Pantry – Retailers and experience discounts via Reward Gateway
6. 50% off food in all Heartwood Collection venues
7. Friends & Family discount of 20% at Heartwood Inn or Brasserie Blanc
8. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages
9. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
10. Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
11. Birthday gift
12. Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
13. Cycle to Work Scheme
14. Company pension
15. EarlyPay – instant access to earned wages

Company Overview

Recently ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work, Heartwood Collection is an award-winning group of cozy pubs and atmospheric brasseries serving seasonal food in local communities. Brasserie Blanc, inspired by Raymond Blanc, and Heartwood Inns focus on a welcoming atmosphere and quality dining experiences.

With over 40 locations, including restaurants and boutique bedrooms, the company aims to expand to 61 sites by 2027, potentially adding up to 500 bedrooms over the next four years.