Virgin Active is committed to changing people's lives for the better through wellness. Our team is dedicated to delivering a unique leisure and relaxation experience across all our clubs. All team members pride themselves on embodying Virgin Active values and maintaining the highest Brand Standards, ensuring members enjoy top facilities and service. We seek a Property Projects Manager to join our Projects Department. The Property Projects Manager oversees the full lifecycle of multiple projects, ranging from club fit-outs to spa and wet area refurbishments, ensuring delivery to the highest standards, on time, and within budget. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external consultants, you'll ensure each project aligns with the Virgin Active brand and meets operational and member needs.
The Role
1. Lead the delivery of capital projects from concept through to completion, including new club builds and refurbishments.
2. Act as the key liaison between Virgin Active and external partners such as architects, designers, contractors, QSs, and consultants.
3. Conduct pre-start meetings within the club and ensure effective execution of communication plans.
4. Manage direct costs and project delivery throughout each project.
5. Collaborate with stakeholders across operations, experience, product, design, marketing, and commercial teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
6. Review and influence club layouts and design decisions to align with the brand and operational flow.
7. Oversee the RFI process and ensure the timely production of landlord-tenant agreement documentation.
8. Monitor construction quality, compliance, and programme timelines via regular site visits.
Proven experience in managing construction and refurbishment projects from end-to-end, ideally in health & wellness, leisure, or hospitality sectors, is required. Candidates should be comfortable handling projects ranging from smaller works to large capital developments, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills. A passion for high-quality design and spaces that enhance member experience is essential. The role requires self-motivation, organization, calmness under pressure, and flexibility to travel across the Virgin Active estate.
Benefits
* 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave plus a Celebration Day.
* Access to The Peoples Pension with 3% contributions or Scottish Widows Pension with up to 5% matching contributions.
* Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy, with free membership for children and access to Club V.
* Private Dental and Healthcare Insurance.
* Life Assurance of 4x your salary.
* Discounts across Virgin Active, including guest passes and PT sessions.
* Join the Virgin Family with discounts at Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays, and Virgin Media/O2.
* 20% off food and drink at KAUAI branches in clubs.
* Access to Salary Finance for loans, savings, and financial advice.
* 4 free counselling sessions via BUPA employer assistance program.
* Partnered with Dexters for complimentary corporate letting services.
* Access to ePoints for online retail discounts.
* Discounts on Academy courses trained by top instructors.
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