Project Manager / Building Surveyor
Your recruiting firm
- From its London roots, it has grown into a global force, extending its reach across the UK, Europe, the US and the Middle East.
- The company expanded its offering with the acquisition of flexible working platform Daisy Chain, integrating technology into recruitment.
- It operates both its core recruitment arm and Hintel—an outsourced talent consultancy focused on the property sector.
- Known for high‑profile placements, it works with small agencies up to major developers, estate agents, lenders and operators.
- Specialisms range across residential, commercial, development, investment, land & planning, debt & equity, mortgages and more.
- It delivers data‑driven recruitment strategies, including salary guides and market reports, tailored to Build‑to‑Rent and other sectors.
- Growth highlights include launching a national UK estate agency service and opening a Middle East office under the Hintel brand.
Description
capex audit
project delivery
contractor management
budget control
planning compliance
sustainability
Capex Oversight: Audit existing sites and scope future capital works.
From feasibility and planning to handover and opening day, you'll balance cost, quality, and speed to deliver exceptional results.
Continuous Improvement: Capture learning's and streamline future roll-outs for improved delivery.
As Construction Project Manager, you'll take full ownership of multiple capital projects, ensuring every restaurant reflects the brand's quality, efficiency, and innovation.
Planning & Compliance: Manage planning applications, landlord approvals, and licensing.
Contractor Management: Tender, appoint, and oversee contractors and consultants.
Budget Management: Control budgets ranging from £100k-£2m, ensuring strong value engineering and cost efficiency.
Sustainability: Champion sustainable design, low-carbon materials, and energy-efficient solutions.
Stakeholder Communication: Liaise effectively with Operations, Finance, and Executive teams.
Project Delivery: Lead fit-out and new-build projects from concept through to completion.
On-Site Execution: Ensure programme, safety, and quality standards are met with minimal operational disruption.
- Capex Oversight: Audit existing sites and scope future capital works.
- Continuous Improvement: Capture learning's and streamline future roll-outs for improved delivery.
- Planning & Compliance: Manage planning applications, landlord approvals, and licensing.
- Contractor Management: Tender, appoint, and oversee contractors and consultants.
- Budget Management: Control budgets ranging from £100k-£2m, ensuring strong value engineering and cost efficiency.
- Sustainability: Champion sustainable design, low-carbon materials, and energy-efficient solutions.
- Stakeholder Communication: Liaise effectively with Operations, Finance, and Executive teams.
- Project Delivery: Lead fit-out and new-build projects from concept through to completion.
- On-Site Execution: Ensure programme, safety, and quality standards are met with minimal operational disruption.
Requirements
rics
prince2
bim
procore
£5m
qsr
Are you a hands-on Construction Project Manager or Building Surveyor who takes pride in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget?
Commercially astute with strong cost planning and negotiation skills
Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, CDM 2015, and H&S standards
Experience managing a £5m+ annual capital expenditure portfolio
Location: Ruislip (with travel across the UK)
Chartered (RICS / MCIOB) or qualified (Prince2 / APM)
Clear, confident communicator capable of influencing at board level
Proficiency with BIM, Procore, or other digital project management tools
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide
Founded over 30 years ago, this privately run, family-owned company combines a strong heritage with ambitious growth plans. They're now looking for a dynamic and experienced construction professional to lead their nationwide modernisation and new-build programme - delivering new sites and re-imaging existing restaurants to the highest standards.
Experience with QSR brands (e.g. KFC, McDonald's, Burger King)
Familiarity with BREEAM, LEED, or sustainable building frameworks
Proven experience delivering multi-site retail or hospitality construction projects
- Commercially astute with strong cost planning and negotiation skills
- Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, CDM 2015, and H&S standards
- Experience managing a £5m+ annual capital expenditure portfolio
- Chartered (RICS / MCIOB) or qualified (Prince2 / APM)
- Clear, confident communicator capable of influencing at board level
- Proficiency with BIM, Procore, or other digital project management tools
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide
- Experience with QSR brands (e.g. KFC, McDonald's, Burger King)
- Familiarity with BREEAM, LEED, or sustainable building frameworks
- Proven experience delivering multi-site retail or hospitality construction projects