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Reports to: European Head of Construction & Design

Location: Hybrid with1 day a week in our Burntwood head office and UK wide travel required.

Employment Type: Full time 35 hours per week

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of our new-build and redevelopment nursery rollouts across the UK, providing a pivotal role in Busy Bees growth strategy. This role within the Property team, will be responsible for leading turnkey and shell & core projects the from feasibility planning to handover, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality operational and safety standards.

About Busy bees

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading childcare provider, with over 1,000 nurseries across 10 countries and nearly 400 in the UK and Ireland alone. Since opening our first nursery in 1983, we’ve stayed committed to delivering exceptional early years education and childcare. As we continue to grow, our focus is on building safe, sustainable, and inspiring environments where children can thrive and that’s where you come in!

About the Benefits

• Sector leading Family Leave.
• Big Benefits. Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Health and Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Program and our Peppy and Mental Health Apps
• Further Training and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple new-build nursery projects concurrently both turnkey and shell & core, from feasibility to completion.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Property, Legal, and Finance to align project goals.
• Manage external consultants, contractors, and suppliers to support and drive the development programmes.
• Conduct site assessments and participate in due diligence for proposed developments.
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes and risk registers.
• Monitor construction progress, quality control, and compliance with health & safety and regulatory standards.
• Oversee snagging, commissioning, and final handover of completed sites to operational teams.
• Ensure projects align with Busy Bees design standards and sustainability objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record as a Project Manager within the construction or real estate development sector.
• Experience managing multi-site construction projects (preferably within the education, care, or hospitality sectors).
• Strong understanding of construction standards, building regulations, planning process, CDM and health & safety best practices.
• Confident in budget management, procurement processes, and contract administration.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to negotiate with 3rd party developers and landlords ensuring operational high standards are met.
• A strategic thinker and decision maker.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us in shaping the future of early years education…..one build at a time!