Job Description

A little bit about us
About Us
McDonalds has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonalds is one of the UKs largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.
Hybrid Working
UK & Ireland (Hybrid working mix of office and remote flexibility)
The opportunity
What Youll Be Doing
As a Construction Project Manager, youll play a pivotal role in delivering In Real Life Experience (IRLX) projects that enhance both customer and crew experiences across our 1,600+ restaurants. Youll:
Deliver refurbishment projects across our existing restaurant estate (not new builds), ensuring modern, high-quality environments.
Take full end-to-end ownership of projectsfrom initial brief and design, through cost planning, on-site construction, and final handover to franchisees.
Maintain strong stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle, with a particular focus on franchisee satisfaction and involvement.
Ensure all refurbishment projects meet quality, cost, and timeline expectations, proactively addressing challenges as they arise.

• Manage the full lifecycle of IRLX reinvestment construction projects
• Engage key stakeholders including Franchisees, Crew, Designers, QSs, Contractors, and corporate departments
• Coordinate and supervise all aspects of detailed design
• Challenge project costs to ensure best value for our franchisees
• Monitor and communicate project programmes to ensure timely delivery
• Work closely with supply chain and contractors
• Obtain financial approval and supervise project expenditure
• Undertake site inspections, meetings, and defect identification
• Support compliance with CDM & BSA regulations and McDonalds standards
• Build relationships with Franchisees and their management teams to scope requirements and deliver on objectives

What background do I need to have
What Youll Bring

• Proven experience in construction project management, commercial or retail fitout (minimum 3 years relevant service)
• Track record of leading project teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget
• Strong financial cost management skills
• Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships and influence key decision makers
• Experience managing multi-discipline professional teams
• Organised, analytical, and proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and operate with autonomy
• Strong communication skills and computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint; Project Management software desirable)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Resilient in challenging or complex situations
• Energetic, passionate, and committed to continuous improvement
• Full clean driving license (travel throughout the UK required)

What Youll Get

• Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued
• Competitive salary, bonus, cash allowance, free parking, lunch, and gym access
• Hybrid working enjoy a mix of office and remote flexibility
• The chance to make a real impact on one of the worlds most iconic brands

At McDonald's, we are People from all Walks of Life...
Company Vision and Culture
Our Global vision is to build a better McDonalds and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.
McDonalds is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all.
Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.
Serve: We put our customers and our people first
Inclusion: We open our doors to everyone
Integrity: We do the right thing
Community: We are good neighbours
Family: We get better together
At McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life...
People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonalds experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.
We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.
We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonalds or elsewhere.
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Benefits
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Hybrid Working Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
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Private Medical Care Corporate employees receive private medical care, either immediately or following 6 months service depending on your role.
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Holiday Allowance Full-time office employees receive 28 days paid holiday annually, plus 2 months sabbatical per every 10 years' service.
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Wellness Benefits Your wellbeing matters. Enjoy access to wellbeing resources, mental health support, and initiatives designed to help you feel your best - in and out of work.
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Pension & Life Assurance Access our stakeholder pension scheme alongside Life Assurance cover if you contribute a minimum of 3%.
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Career Growth We highly value talent and believe in helping our people grow. We support career progression through mentorship, training and leadership development opportunities.
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Values Heroes We live by our values and we reward those who demonstrate their commitment to them.
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Performance Reviews & Bonus Your performance will be reviewed formally every 6 months and pay is reviewed annually based on performance. There is also potential to receive an annual bonus each year.
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Meals at Work You can choose food from our restaurant menu on your break and can even try the latest promotions.
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Length of service Your length of service doesn't go unnoticed - we reward you with monetary benefits for long service.
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Pay & Perks Receive competitive pay and a range of exclusive perks, including employee discounts and an on-site gym at our Head Office.
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Employee Discounts Benefit from our generous employee discount scheme, covering a range of retailers and services across the UK.
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Summer Fridays Summer Fridays allow our Corporate Careers teams to finish early, every Friday, during the summer months.
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