Development Project Manager (Client-Side)

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.