Property Development Manager

The PureGym Way

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We take pride in our people and are dedicated to fostering a culture of internal progression and diversity. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we ensure that candidates who meet the essential criteria for a role are given the opportunity to interview.

Our gyms are friendly, supportive, and judgement-free spaces where everyone can come in, work out, and leave Feeling PureGym Good. We are also proud to be certified by the Top Employers Institute. Check out our careers page for full benefits!

What We Offer

• Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1
• Hybrid working options
• A truly flexible working culture
• Personal private healthcare, including digital GP
• Life insurance at 4x your salary
• Company pension contribution
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 personal day
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days
• Access to great learning & development resources
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

The Role

Location: Contracted to the London office. Tuesdays in the office and 1-2 days visiting sites. We are looking for candidates based in the South/East, including London, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas.

Contract Type: Full-time and permanent

Application: We are eager to hire someone soon, so please apply as soon as possible, no later than Monday, 24th September.

We are on the lookout for a Property Development Manager to join our dynamic team! Reporting to the Property Delivery Director, you will be the driving force behind the successful end-to-end project delivery of all allocated property development projects, both new and existing. You will lead a local scrum team, collaborate with the wider Development and PureGym teams, and engage with all external stakeholders to foster a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

As a leader in project management, you will:

• Assess the feasibility of potential new sites prior to acquisition.
• Provide technical evaluations of each site and its development requirements.
• Ensure budgets and capex investments are approved and tracked in line with Finance requirements.
• Oversee the effective delivery of each development site from acquisition to opening, ensuring timely and quality outcomes.
• Document and agree on site handover specifications with landlords.
• Make key decisions at critical stages in the property development process.
• Liaise with landlords and local authorities to secure necessary approvals and consents.
• Manage all third-party contractors and dependencies involved in the development project.
• Ensure consistent delivery of new and refurbished sites according to agreed standards.
• Incorporate specialist technical input into the design and delivery of each site.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of gym formats and design standards.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met throughout the development process.
• Recognize and support your peers to achieve team objectives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven project management experience in delivering multi-site property developments.
• A fantastic team leader who can motivate a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver on critical milestones while overcoming risks.
• Experience in customer-facing industries such as leisure, hospitality, or retail.
• Skilled in managing third-party contractors and advisers.
• Experience negotiating handover specifications with landlords.
• Adept at resolving difficult situations and making critical decisions under pressure.
• Proactive, accountable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communicator with strong negotiation skills.
• Commercially astute, balancing member expectations with investment returns.
• Process-oriented, with a knack for identifying and eliminating waste.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve the best outcomes for members and PureGym.
• Professional qualification in construction project management or similar is a plus.
• Degree-level education with a commitment to continuous professional development.
• A passion for fitness and leisure is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel as required.

At PureGym, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’, and we are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to ensure our team reflects the diversity of our nation and the millions of gym members we serve.

Note: Qualifications and skills listed are essential criteria for the role, necessary for interview consideration under the Disability Confident Scheme. The volume of eligible applications may affect interview opportunities.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged!