Construction Project Manager / Building Surveyor – Franchise Expansion
Location: Ruislip (traverse across the UK)
Join an established real estate business and lead the modernization and expansion of a fast food franchise with 120 restaurants across the UK. As a privately‑run family business with more than 30 years of heritage, we are opening new restaurants and re‑imaging our existing estate and need a dynamic, experienced construction professional to deliver modernisation and expansion projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end‑to‑end delivery of restaurant refurbishments (20‑30 sites per year) and greenfield new builds (3‑5 per year).
* Manage budgets from £100k to £2m with strong value engineering and cost control.
* Navigate planning, landlord approvals, licensing and contract procurement.
* Oversee contractor and consultant performance with minimal disruption to operations.
* Audit existing sites, scope required capital works and report to Operations, Finance and Executive teams.
* Integrate green technology, low‑carbon materials and energy‑efficient solutions.
* Deliver continuous improvement insights to future roll‑outs.
Essential 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 and health & safety standards.
* Commercially savvy with strong cost planning and negotiation skills.
* Clear, confident communicator with stakeholder influence at board level.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.
* 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.
Desirable Skills
* Experience in building surveying and project management roles.
* Knowledge of low‑carbon construction materials and BREEAM/LEED accreditation.
Employment Details
Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level, Consulting/Management/Project Management role.
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