Nando’s is on a journey to Create Lasting Happiness, making a difference to the lives of our people, our customers, and the communities we work in. Originally started in Johannesburg, South Africa, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for everyone involved in Nando’s: from our employees, communities, founders, and suppliers, but most importantly, our customers.
Nando's are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our expanding property team and support our restaurant estate across the UK & Ireland. They will be responsible for managing the fit-out of new restaurants, refurbishment of our existing estate as well as capital projects as required.
Key Responsibilities & Expectations:
Sign off and critique drawing package prior to construction
To client manage the contractors maintaining great relationships throughout the process of refurbishing a restaurant
To manage the clients direct, i.e. all HVAC and equipment ordering and installation
To update and communicate the programme and progress to all appropriate persons within Nando’s
To ensure all aspects of Health & Safety are adhered to including completion of Health & Safety files and store completion files
Gain sign off on any refurbished restaurants from Nando’s operations team
To co-ordinate the tender process and appoint the best contractor for each project undertaken
To manage the costings and works programme so that budgets are adhered to and restaurants are handed over to operations team on time and fully operational
To promote best practice within the Project Management function and constantly look to improve processes and procedures
Key Stakeholders:
This role will touch into many different parts of the business, including:
Regional MDs, Patraos, RDs
Central Support functions, Regional Technical Manager
External suppliers/contractors and designers, local authorities, Landlords
The candidate should possess / be:
Proven experience (3-5 years+) in Project Management, preferably from a large, multi-site environment
Experience of managing internal and external resources
Strong critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills
Numerical skills with experience in reporting and cost control
Ability to interrogate data and propose new initiatives based on those insights
Experience in planning meetings, events and associated logistics
Excellent organisational skills
Good knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Project & Powerpoint)
Excellent written and verbal English
Good communication skills
A proactive and motivated approach with the ability to work autonomously and within a team
To actively demonstrate and encourage behaviours that foster the Nando's values of Pride, Passion, Courage, Integrity & Family
Our candidate should be looking for:
A culture with strong purpose & values, intent on contributing to / driving positive cultural and societal change
An environment which is relaxed and informal, whilst highly driven and ambitious
A business that seeks to support every employee to be at their best, and encourage individuality
A culture which supports personal growth and development
An inclusive, supportive team environment which allows autonomy and forward thinking
Success as a team.