Senior Construction Project Manager

We're Pret: proud makers of freshly made food, organic coffee, and big ideas. Across 750+ shops and 20+ countries, our teams are shaping the future of Pret through innovation, inclusion, great customer service and a shared passion for doing the right thing. We're growing fast on our mission to be the employer of choice in hospitality, everywhere we operate - so this an exciting time to hop on board.

We Believe in Growing Good Things

Growth is at the heart of everything we do. From the freshly hand-made food we create every day, to supporting our teams, we help our people grow in confidence, skills and to pursue their unique paths. Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find what they need to shine. And the proof is in the pudding - over 80% of our Managers started on the shop floor! So did 20% of our Support Centre teams, including our CEO, Pano.

What we're looking for

A Senior Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of new store openings and refurbishments across the UK. The role oversees projects from feasibility and design through on-site execution and handover, ensuring each shop meets Pret's standards for quality, safety and operational readiness. Working closely with acquisition teams, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders, this role drives efficient, compliant and cost-effective project delivery to support Pret's growth and investment in its estate. The role is based out of our head office in London Victoria with three days a week. Two days a week are hybrid and or on site depending on project requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Acquisition Team by assessing the feasibility of potential new site locations, identifying risks, projecting timelines and budgets, and contributing to efficient, scalable and sustainable expansion across the UK & Ireland.
• Oversee end-to-end new store construction projects from initial feasibility and design coordination through to handover and permissions to trade, ensuring all stores are delivered to Pret's quality and operational standards.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and quality, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within approved financial parameters.
• Lead and coordinate external partners including contractors, architects, engineers and specialist consultants to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Deliver the UK & I renovation programme, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and all relevant legal standards, while managing out-of-hours refurbishment works with minimal disruption to operations.
• Build, manage and maintain strong supplier and contractor partnerships to ensure cost effectiveness, reliable performance and consistent quality.
• Collaborate closely with consultants throughout the pre-construction phase, ensuring accurate reporting of key milestones and project readiness.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear updates, reports and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive high standards of quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across all construction and refurbishment activities.
• Ensure timely and thorough project close-out, including final inspections, documentation and handover to operational teams.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience leading multi-site retail or hospitality construction projects at a senior level.
• Experience managing construction projects within travel hubs (e.g., airports, train stations) is highly desirable.
• Strong capability across both pre-construction oversight (feasibility, design, planning) and on-site delivery (execution, contractor management).
• Thorough understanding of CDM regulations, compliance requirements and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder-management and leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience building and managing supplier/contractor relationships to drive value and quality.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a passion for delivering exceptional results while upholding Pret's brand and operational standards.

About you

• Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day.
• Bring your passion: share our passion for food and exceptional customer service.
• Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special.

We offer

• £70,000 - £80,000 per annum plus 20% bonus potential
• Gold Card: We love making people's day through our food and drinks. That goes for our teams too. That's why everyone gets a Gold Card. When you're in the office, your food and drinks are on us. And when you're not, you can use your Gold Card to get up to 5 Barista-made drinks a day, and 50% off everything else (food, snacks, bottled drinks - the lot).

A few more perks

• You'll get 33 days of annual leave (including flexible Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days the longer you're with us.
• Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost
• 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret, rises to 5% after 5 years
• Life assurance at 3x annual salary
• Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service
• Flexible Benefits Platform packed with lifestyle discounts
• Season ticket loans
• Healthcare cash plan
• Financial wellbeing provisions
• Free mortgage services
• Sabbatical after 3 years
• Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation

We also offer

• Individual ways to grow - We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you're good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications, leadership development and mentoring.
• Diversity and belonging - Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong.
• Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you'll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot!
• Community and purpose - We're proud to make a difference through The Pret Foundation, from tackling homelessness to reducing food waste and creating positive change for people and communities.

Our values

• Happy Teams Happy Customers
• Amazing Standards Every day
• Never Standing Still
• Doing The Right Thing

The interview journey

Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. First, you'll have a relaxed 30-minute conversation with our Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for this role so we can get to know you and your experience. Next, you'll be invited to a one-hour, in-person interview with the hiring manager and a team member at our Head Office in London Victoria.

Depending on the role and function, there may be additional stages. These could include time spent in one of our shops, completing a task, or meeting a senior leader.

Before you apply

This role is based at Pret's Support Centre in London Victoria, where we work in a hybrid way - typically three days a week in the office.

We'd love to get to know you, not a robot, so please do not rely on AI to complete your application.

Deadline to apply for this role: 22nd January 2026