Construction Manager

Description

Location
: UK&I Field Based (North-focused, with frequent travel required)
Contract
:
Full-time, permanent
Salary
:
Up to £70,000 + Bonus + LTIP + Benefits

Build Something Big. Join the Wingstop Team!

At Wingstop, we are not just in the chicken business, we are in the flavour business. Our focus is on delivering exceptional experiences and memorable moments for both our customers and our team.

We have been recognised for our commitment to excellence, earning accolades such as Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026,
The UK’s Number 1 QSR Brand 2025 and Deliveroo’s Number 1 Dish in 2025
. But our mission remains simple:
BRING THE FLAVOUR.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced Construction Manager to take ownership of the delivery of our new restaurant openings across the UK & Ireland, with a particular focus on our growing estate across the North.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who knows how to get things built. You’ll manage projects from pre‑construction through to handover, making sure every site is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the standards our brand expects.

The role will primarily cover our North region
, so we’re ideally looking for someone based in the Midlands or further North
. Locations such as Nottingham, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, Leeds or York could work particularly well, although we’re open on location for the right person. The role will involve frequent travel across the UK & Ireland, with regular site visits required.

You’ll work closely with our Property, Design, Operations, Food Safety and Supply Chain teams, as well as landlords, contractors, consultants and other external partners. With an ambitious new restaurant pipeline, you’ll play a key role in helping Wingstop continue to grow at pace.

We want to hear from experienced construction or project management professionals who have a strong track record of delivering new sites and fit‑outs in fast‑paced, multi‑site environments, ideally within hospitality, QSR, pubs, restaurants or similar customer‑facing, eat‑in environments
.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end construction and fit‑out of new Wingstop restaurants across the UK & Ireland, from pre‑construction through to practical completion and handover.

• Develop and manage detailed project programmes, ensuring key milestones are understood, tracked and delivered.

• Manage landlord approvals, including licences for alterations and engagement with landlord teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Coordinate Building Control, Approved Inspectors, Fire Officers, EHO and other relevant regulatory bodies to secure the necessary approvals and consents.

• Ensure all projects comply with Building Regulations, Planning, Fire Safety, Health & Safety and other relevant statutory requirements.

• Coordinate internal review and sign‑off of construction drawings and plans across Property, Design, Operations, Food Safety and other key stakeholders.

• Manage project budgets from tender through to completion, including contractor procurement, negotiation, cost control, change management and value engineering.

• Tender, appoint and manage contractors, consultants and other external partners, ensuring strong commercial and delivery performance.

• Carry out regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, programme, costs and compliance, taking action where issues arise.

• Ensure all new restaurants are delivered consistently to Wingstop’s design, build and brand standards.

• Build and maintain strong relationships across our contractor and consultant network, helping to establish and develop a reliable supply chain.

• Provide clear and accurate project reporting, highlighting progress, risks, issues, costs and key decisions to the Head of…