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About the Role

This is a high-ownership role focused on the growth of The Gym Group. You will lead the delivery of new gym fit-outs, manage capital works, and provide technical input during site acquisitions, working with a dedicated property team.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of new gym fit-outs across the UK, from technical due diligence to operational handover.
• Manage a portfolio of capital works across the existing estate, including refurbishments, extensions, and compliance-driven upgrades.
• Develop schedules of works and cost plans, and negotiate with landlords and contractors.
• Own project budgets and programmes, integrating building works, equipment, IT, signage, and security.
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and the Building Safety Act, acting as Principal Designer where required.
• Review and challenge design proposals to ensure they meet regulatory standards, operational needs, and brand requirements.
• Manage external contractors, consultants, and suppliers, holding teams accountable for performance, safety, and quality.
• Communicate proactively with senior stakeholders on project progress, risks, and milestones.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing large-scale construction or fit-out projects across a multi-site UK estate.
• Strong commercial skills including budget management, procurement, and contract negotiation.
• Solid working knowledge of CDM regulations, the Building Safety Act, and building regulations.
• Experience managing outsourced contractors and professional consultants at a national level.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including reporting to senior leadership.
• Self-sufficient and comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines.

Location

• Field based - location flexible (travel required)

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• Relevant degree and/or professional membership with RICS, CIOB, or APM

About the Company

• The Gym Group is the UK's lowest cost nationwide 24/7 Gym with over 250 gyms and counting.
• The company culture is fun, welcoming, engaging, and inclusive, with a mission to break down barriers to fitness for all.
• Recognized as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
• Holds GOLD in Investors in People award for the last 6 years and GOLD in wellbeing this year.
• Recognized as a disability confident and inclusive employer.
• Invests in people with opportunities for development and growth.
• Focuses on innovation, creativity, and agility.

Equal Opportunity

• Actively encourage applications from a diverse demographic.
• Passionate about culture and value alignment.
• Recognized as a disability confident and inclusive employer.