Development Project Manager (Client-Side)
Location: Hybrid with regular UK-wide travel (HQ based in Hertfordshire)
Salary: £60K - £70K + Package
Overview
Our client is a major UK forecourt and roadside operator with a large national estate. They invest heavily in redevelopment, delivering 50+ projects annually across extensions, refurbishments, knockdown-rebuilds, and food-to-go installations. This is a client-side project management role overseeing delivery across a diverse national portfolio.
Role Purpose
This role manages end-to-end delivery of development projects, ensuring schemes are completed on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead projects from detailed design through to practical completion.
* Coordinate stakeholder sign-offs and discharge planning conditions.
* Tender approved designs and maximise value engineering.
* Review contractor programmes to minimise operational disruption.
* Manage budgets, timelines, and scope across multiple live projects.
* Ensure all H&S and quality standards are met.
* Attend pre-start, progress, snagging, and PC meetings.
* Track snagging and ensure timely close-out.
* Liaise with internal teams on direct orders, deliveries, and installation schedules.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Strong project management background.
* Solid understanding of H&S requirements.
* Commercial awareness and budget management capability.
* Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Willingness to travel extensively.
Desirable:
* Experience in forecourt/roadside environments.
* Knowledge of petroleum regulations.
* Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools.
This client-side role offers the opportunity to join a fast-paced national development programme, take ownership of high-impact projects with real autonomy, and benefit from strong team support, a competitive package, and clear opportunities for career progression.