Property Development Manager (6 Month FTC)

ph3The PureGym Way /h3 pAs 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. /p h3Job Description /h3 pAs 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. /p pWe 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 /p ul liA free gym membership for you + 1 /li liExclusive perks with our benefits package, including substantial discounts on a variety of products and services, both within our gyms and through other external providers /li liOur office is located in the greater Zurich area, including direct gym access /li liOur working hours are flexible /li liWe provide 25 days of vacation + 1 personal day /li /ul h3The Role /h3 pLocation: Switzerland Hybrid (1 day per month in the Zurich office) /p pType: Full Time /p pContract type: Fixed-term, 6 months (maternity cover) /p pThe 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. /p pWe 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. /p pIn 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. /p h3This Role Covers The Following Responsibilities /h3 ul liThrough 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 liAssessing the high-level feasibility of potential new sites prior to acquisition. /li liProviding the appropriate technical evaluation of each site and corresponding development requirements. /li liEnsuring all budgets and capex investments are appropriately approved, and expenditure is tracked and reported in line with Finance requirements. /li liEnsuring 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. /li liOvercoming barriers to ensure projects are delivered at the earliest viable opportunity. /li liProviding appropriate decision making at key stages in the property development process, using governance forums where required. /li liEnsuring approvals and consents are in place through effectively liaising with landlords and local authorities. /li liManagement of all 3rd parties and associated dependencies involved in the development project. /li liEnsuring consistent delivery of every new and refurbished site through adherence to agreed format and design standards. /li liEnsuring relevant specialist technical input regarding mechanical, electrical, acoustics etc. is incorporated into the design and delivery of each site. /li liInput into the continuous improvement of gym formats and design standards. /li liEnsuring health and safety requirements are being observed and adhered to throughout the development process. /li liProviding recognition, support and encouragement to your peers to ensure all team objectives are met. /li liEnsuring a personal development plan is in place. /li liPositively representing the Development function internally and being an ambassador for PureGym externally. /li liBeing recognised as someone who makes a significant contribution across the Development function. /li /ul h3Job Requirements /h3 h3The Person /h3 ul liFluent in German English /li liHighly capable project manager, with experience of delivering multisite property developments consistently and at scale. /li liA fantastic team leader, able to motivate a multi-disciplinary team to deliver exceptional results. /li liAble to ruthlessly prioritise and deliver to hit critical milestones, with the ability to develop different approaches to overcome risks and blockages. /li liIdeally has experience working in or with large scale organisations in customer facing industries such as leisure, hospitality, or retail. /li liExperience of managing third party contractors and advisers to deliver required results. /li liA highly capable operator, who can successfully resolve difficult situations and make critical decisions under pressure. /li liProactive, accountable, hands-on, adaptable and able to react quickly to a fast moving, ever changing environment. /li liAn excellent communicator with the ability to simply convey complex messages and influence at a senior level. A strong negotiator. /li liCommercially astute, able to evaluate investment decisions considering member and brand expectations balanced with the required levels of return. /li liMember focused, always striving to improve the experience for all members through own area or working across the business. /li liProcess orientated, with the ability to identify and remove waste through applying lean thinking. /li liAble to work cross-functionally, to bring together all parts of the business to deliver the right outcome for members and PureGym. /li liIdeally holds a professional qualification in the areas of construction project management, quantity surveying, architecture or similar. /li liIdeally educated to degree level and can demonstrate a track record of continual professional and personal development. /li liIdeally has a passion for, or an interest in, fitness and leisure. /li liAble to travel as required. /li /ul h3Join us on our mission /h3 pJoin us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere. /p pPureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is 'Everybody Welcome' and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr