Senior Project Manager - Hospitality & Leisure

Senior Project Manager | Hospitality & Leisure | Developments & Acquisitions

We're partnering with a leading hospitality and leisure operator as they embark on an exciting phase of growth, investment and portfolio expansion.

This is not a traditional refurbishment role.

Instead, we're looking for a commercially minded Senior Project Manager to lead major developments and acquisitions, taking projects from pre-acquisition exclusivity through to operational handover. You'll be responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale conversions, new-build developments and strategic growth projects that will directly shape the future of the portfolio.

The Opportunity:

This is a highly visible position sitting at the intersection of Development, Acquisitions, Property and Operations.

You'll lead multidisciplinary project teams throughout the full development lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with operational and brand requirements.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you'll take ownership of project governance, commercial performance, programme management and stakeholder engagement while helping deliver ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading major hospitality or leisure development and conversion projects from acquisition through to completion
Managing project scope, delivery strategy, programme and critical path activities
Working closely with M&A teams during pre-acquisition and due diligence phases
Taking ownership of project budgets, cost reporting and financial performance
Managing procurement strategies, tender processes and consultant appointments
Monitoring contractor and consultant performance throughout delivery
Coordinating design development and stakeholder approvals
Managing project risks, governance and reporting
Ensuring successful operational handover and project close-out
Driving commercial decision-making whilst protecting quality and brand standards

About You:

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

Significant project management experience within hospitality, leisure, commercial property or construction
A proven track record delivering major capital, development or conversion projects
Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability
Experience managing consultants, contractors and professional teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
The ability to balance commercial objectives with technical and operational requirements
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to work autonomously

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans and play a key role in delivering its future development pipeline.

You'll work on complex, high-value projects that genuinely influence the direction of the estate, whilst benefiting from a culture that values ownership, collaboration and accountability. You'll have exposure to senior leadership, significant autonomy and the chance to leave a lasting impact on a growing property portfolio.

Alongside a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive an attractive benefits package including bonus potential, wellbeing and leisure benefits, enhanced pension provision, discounts and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

Interested?

This role offers the chance to take ownership of landmark development projects within a growing hospitality business, working across acquisitions, design, construction and delivery. If you're an experienced Project Manager looking for a position with autonomy, visibility and strategic influence, we'd be delighted to speak with you.

For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Lucy Wynn at Gleeson Recruitment Group.

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