Property Development Manager (6 Month FTC)

ph3Property Development Manager (6 Month FTC) /h3ulliHybrid /li /ulpAs part of the international PureGym Group, we are the second largest European gym operator. With over 700 gyms worldwide, you can currently find us in the UK, USA, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Denmark. /ppWe are a dynamic and international team driven by our mission to strengthen the health and well-being of the population. Our goal is to provide a high quality and affordable fitness experience for everyone, everywhere. We offer: /pulliA free gym membership for you + 1 /liliExclusive perks with our benefits package, including substantial discounts on a variety of products and services, both within our gyms and through other external providers /liliOur office is located in the greater Zurich area, including direct gym access /liliWe provide 25 days of vacation + 1 personal day /li /ulpOur working hours are flexible /ph3The Role /h3pbLocation: /b Switzerland Hybrid (1 day per month in the Zurich office) /ppbType: /b Full Time /ppbContract type: /b Fixed-term, 6 months (maternity cover) /ppThe Property Development Team are instrumental to PureGym's expansion! The Team deliver new sites across the whole of Switzerland, working closely with the Swiss property team and the other departments in Switzerland on construction and fit out. /ppWe are looking for a Property Development Manager to join the team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of maternity leave, with the possibility of the role extending or becoming permanent. You will be fully accountable for the successful end-to-end project delivery of all allocated property development projects, covering both new and existing sites. This will be achieved through directing and working with a local scrum team, partnering with the wider Development and PureGym teams, and all external stakeholders. In addition, you will contribute to the Development team's culture of best practice and continuous improvement. /ppIn this role, you will lead a team that partners the business and owns the delivery of 'best in class' service, support and expertise across a number of procurement activities and areas of indirect spend. You will ensure a strong and sustainable supply chain that supports the business, its operations, investment and growth. You will work collaboratively with the Procurement team and business to deliver the Procurement plan KPI's and drive business performance. /ph3This role covers the following responsibilities: /h3ulliThrough effective project leadership, lead a multi-disciplinary team of architects, design managers, quantity surveyors and other internal and external specialists to deliver multiple gym development projects on time and budget. /li /ulh3Activities to include: /h3ulliAssessing the high-level feasibility of potential new sites prior to acquisition. /liliProviding the appropriate technical evaluation of each site and corresponding development requirements. /liliEnsuring all budgets and capex investments are appropriately approved, and expenditure is tracked and reported in line with Finance requirements. /liliEnsuring effective delivery of each development site, from initial acquisition through to opening, delivering the required project outcomes on time, to cost and quality requirements, including all documentation and handover requirements. /liliOvercoming barriers to ensure projects are delivered at the earliest viable opportunity. /liliProviding appropriate decision making at key stages in the property development process, using governance forums where required. /liliEnsuring approvals and consents are in place through effectively liaising with landlords and local authorities. /liliManagement of all 3rd parties and associated dependencies involved in the development project. /liliEnsuring consistent delivery of every new and refurbished site through adherence to agreed format and design standards. /liliEnsuring relevant specialist technical input regarding mechanical, electrical, acoustics etc. is incorporated into the design and delivery of each site. /liliInput into the continuous improvement of gym formats and design standards. /liliEnsuring health and safety requirements are being observed and adhered to throughout the development process. /liliProviding recognition, support and encouragement to your peers to ensure all team objectives are met. /liliEnsuring a personal development plan is in place. /liliPositively representing the Development function internally and being an ambassador for PureGym externally. /liliBeing recognised as someone who makes a significant contribution across the Development function. /li /ulh3Job requirements /h3h3The Person /h3ulliHighly capable project manager, with experience of delivering multisite property developments consistently and at scale. /liliA fantastic team leader, able to motivate a multi-disciplinary team to deliver exceptional results. /liliAble to ruthlessly prioritise and deliver to hit critical milestones, with the ability to develop different approaches to overcome risks and blockages. /liliIdeally has experience working in or with large scale organisations in customer facing industries such as leisure, hospitality, or retail. /liliExperience of managing third party contractors and advisers to deliver required results. /liliA highly capable operator, who can successfully resolve difficult situations and make critical decisions under pressure. /liliProactive, accountable, hands‑on, adaptable and able to react quickly to a fast moving, ever changing environment. /liliAn excellent communicator with the ability to simply convey complex messages and influence at a senior level. A strong negotiator. /liliCommercially astute, able to evaluate investment decisions considering member and brand expectations balanced with the required levels of return. /liliMember focused, always striving to improve the experience for all members through own area or working across the business. /liliProcess orientated, with the ability to identify and remove waste through applying lean thinking. /liliAble to work cross‑functionally, to bring together all parts of the business to deliver the right outcome for members and PureGym. /liliIdeally holds a professional qualification in the areas of construction project management, quantity surveying, architecture or similar. /liliIdeally educated to degree level and can demonstrate a track record of continual professional and personal development. /liliIdeally has a passion for, or an interest in, fitness and leisure. /liliAble to travel as required. /li /ulh3Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere. /h3pPureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. /ppOur company mantra is 'Everybody Welcome' and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. /ppPlease note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr