Role: Project Manager (Property Development)
Reporting to: Head of Gym Product
Based: Field Based
Here at The Gym Group we believe we are simply the best in our industry! Our amazing teams have the skills, energy, and can-do attitudes that make this a brilliant place to work. We live by our strong values and easy-going, people-first culture. We’re fun, innovative, inclusive, and always up for a challenge.
We’re now on the lookout for a Project Manager to join our Property Development team. If you’re looking for your next step in a fast-paced, values-led, multi-site business this could be the one.
This is not an IT project manager role – we’re talking hard hats, site surveys, and capital works.
What you need to know about us…
The Gym Group is not like your average gym! To our members we’re the lowest cost nationwide 24/7 Gym with over 240 gyms and counting! Our teams we are fun, welcoming, engaging and inclusive. We challenge our limits and push ourselves to impact positive change with our goals and initiatives. We take steps into new areas with a real and authentic purpose - It’s our mission to break down barriers to fitness for all. We’re #1 in our industry when it comes to our values, our culture and our people – check out Glassdoor if you don’t believe us.
We offer a fantastic place to work in a great working culture. We have been recognised as by The Sunday Times as one of The Best Places to Work which is all down to our great leaders and exceptional teams. We may be one of the leading budget gym chains in the UK but there’s nothing budget about our investment into our people. We have retained GOLD in our investors in people award for the last 6 years and silver in wellbeing last year.
About the role...
We’re looking for a Project Manager – Property to lead the delivery of new gym openings and estate-wide refurbishments as we continue to grow across the UK. This is a hands-on, site-focused role responsible for fit-outs, structural enhancements, and technical due diligence – (not an IT project manager role).
You’ll work closely with internal teams, landlords, and contractors to make sure every project is delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget — all while keeping member experience and brand standards front of mind.
It’s a great opportunity for someone with strong construction and multi-site delivery experience, who thrives on variety, responsibility, and working with others to get things done.
Key activities:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of new gym fit-outs, from shell condition to operational handover
Manage refurbishments, structural works and enhancement projects across our existing estate
Coordinate surveys, schedules of work and cost plans with Acquisition Managers and landlords
Oversee project timelines, budget control and procurement to ensure value for money
Act as a key stakeholder in design coordination – challenging proposals to meet brand and operational needs
Ensure legal and safety compliance across all projects, including CDM and Building Safety Act
Manage third-party suppliers and contractors to ensure consistent quality and delivery
Engage and communicate with stakeholders across the business – from Ops to the Board
About you...
You’ve got a relevant degree and/or professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, APM)
You’ve delivered large-scale property or construction projects in a multi-site UK environment
You’re confident managing budgets, contracts, and supplier performance
You know your way around leasehold matters, H&S legislation, and building regs
You’ve got strong communication skills and a collaborative, can-do mindset
You’re organised, self-sufficient, and thrive in a fast-paced, delivery-focused role
Experience in leisure, fitness or retail property is a bonus – but not a must
