Project Manager, Procurement ​/ Purchasing, Construction Manager​/ Foreman

Project Manager

Salary: £50,000-£55,000

Location:

UK - with travel to new sites as required

We are recruiting on behalf of an exciting, fast-growing food and beverage brand that is rapidly establishing itself in the UK market.

Operating in the healthy grab-and-go sector, the business has developed a strong lifestyle following through its innovative product offering, distinctive store environments and customer-focused approach.

With ambitious expansion plans, including more than 10 new locations in the pipeline over the next 12 months and a target of 50 UK sites by 2030, the company is entering a significant phase of growth.

This presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Development Manager / Project Manager to take ownership of new store openings and play an integral role in shaping the brand's UK footprint.

We are looking for a commercially minded, hands-on Property Development Manager to oversee the delivery of new retail and hospitality locations across the UK.

You will be responsible for coordinating the development and fit-out process, ensuring new sites are delivered efficiently, within budget and to a consistently high standard.

Working with internal stakeholders, external contractors, designers, consultants and suppliers, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, from design coordination and pre-construction through to practical completion and store opening.

This is an opportunity to join a growing business at an early stage of its UK expansion, with significant autonomy, responsibility and the ability to influence how future locations are delivered.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of new store fit-out projects, from design handover to successful opening.
• Coordinate contractors, architects, consultants and suppliers to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee project programmes, procurement, construction costs and contractor performance.
• Support the development of a reliable network of UK contractors, trades and specialist suppliers.
• Manage planning-related requirements, building regulations, statutory approvals and other relevant compliance processes.
• Monitor project expenditure, assess variations and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Proactively resolve construction challenges, delays and operational issues.
• Conduct regular site visits and oversee key construction milestones, handovers and store launches.
• Manage snagging, defects and final project close-out.
• Provide clear updates to senior stakeholders on budgets, timelines, progress and potential risks.
• Help establish scalable processes, supplier relationships and delivery standards to support the company's wider expansion strategy.

We are seeking an organised, proactive and commercially aware individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

• Proven experience in project management, property development or construction delivery within retail, hospitality, leisure or food and beverage.
• A successful track record of delivering new store openings, commercial fit-outs or multi-site rollouts.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project programming, procurement and contractor management.
• Experience managing project budgets, negotiating costs and controlling variations.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, statutory approvals and relevant compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage several