Senior Project Manager - Midlands

McDonald's Corporation; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive construction projects that enhance customer experience. The role includes overseeing new builds and refurbishments. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in project management, strong leadership skills, and a valid UK driving license. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within construction.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycles for new builds and reinvestment initiatives.
• Evaluate development sites and existing restaurants for construction potential.
• Direct external consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Financial management

Problem-solving

Education

Membership of a relevant professional institute (RICS, CIOB, APM)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

Company Description

About Us

McDonald’s has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonald’s is one of the UK’s largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid working pattern – split between our Sutton Coldfield office, field based and home working.

Job Description

Join one of the world’s most iconic brands and lead the transformation of our restaurant estate across the UK and Ireland. McDonald’s is growing fast, and we’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to drive high-impact construction projects that shape the future of our customer experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Construction Department, overseeing major capital projects including new restaurant builds, relocations, refurbishments, and reinvestments. You’ll lead a team of Project Managers and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects that reflect our commitment to innovation, quality, and community.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead full project lifecycles for new builds and reinvestment initiatives
• Evaluate development sites and existing restaurants for construction potential
• Oversee designs, budgets, timelines, and regulatory approvals
• Direct external consultants, contractors, and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, planning legislation, and McDonald’s standards
• Provide clear leadership and guidance to Assistant Project Managers and support staff
• Manage financial accounts and ensure delivery within budget
• Build strong relationships with Franchisees, Operations teams, and local authorities

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within construction
• Membership of a relevant professional institute (RICS, CIOB, APM)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and financial management abilities
• Organised, analytical, and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple projects
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools
• Flexibility to travel across the UK & Ireland (valid UK driving license required)
• Curious, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement

What You’ll Get:

• Access to industry-leading Learning and development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued
• Competitive salary, plus benefits package including bonus, cash allowance, private healthcare
• Hybrid working model

Additional Information

Company Vision and Culture…

Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald’s and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.

McDonald’s is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all.

Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.

Serve: We put our customers and our people first
Inclusion: We open our doors to everyone
Integrity: We do the right thing
Community: We are good neighbours
Family: We get better together

At McDonald’s we arePeople from allWalks ofLife...

People are at the heart of everything we do,and they make the McDonald’s experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. Wehave a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald’s or elsewhere.”

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