Development Project Manager (Client-Side)
South England Competitive Permanent
Job Reference: 10872
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.
