Property Development Manager

The PureGym Way

As 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.

We 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:

·         A free gym membership for you + 1

·         Exclusive perks with our benefits package, including substantial discounts on a variety of products and services, both within out gyms and through other external providers

·         Our office is located in the greater Zurich area, including direct gym access

·         Our working hours are flexible

·         We provide 25 days of vacation + 1 personal day

The Role

Location: Zurich Hybrid (1 day per week)
Type: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent

The Property Development Team are instrumental to Pure Gym's expansion! The Team deliver new sites across the whole of Switzerland, working closely with the UK and Switzerland Property Development Teams on construction and fit out.

The Team are growing and looking for a Property Development Manager  to 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, to contribute to the Development team to develop a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.

In this brand new role, you will lead a team that will partner the business and own 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 driving business performance.

This role covers the following responsibilities:

Through 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.

Activities to include:

•         Assessing the high-level feasibility of potential new sites prior to acquisition.

•         Providing the appropriate technical evaluation of each site and corresponding development requirements.

•         Ensuring all budgets and capex investments are appropriately approved and expenditure is tracked and reported in line with Finance requirements.

•         Ensuring 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 handndover requirements.

•         Overcome barriers to ensure projects are delivered at the earliest viable opportunity.

•         Providing appropriate decision making at key stages in the property development process, using governance forums where required.

•         Ensuring approvals and consents are in place through effectively liaising with landlords and local authorities.

•         Management of all 3rd parties and associated dependencies involved in  the development project.

•         Ensuring consistent delivery of every new and refurbished site through adherence to agreed format and design standards.

•         Ensuring relevant specialist technical input regarding mechanical, electrical, acoustics etc. is incorporated into the design and delivery of each site.

•         Input into the continuous improvement of gym formats and design standards.

•         Ensuring health and safety requirements are being observed and adhered to throughout the development process.

•         Providing recognition, support and encouragement to your peers to ensure all team objectives are met.

•         Ensuring a personal development plan is in place.

•         Positively representing the Development function internally and being an  ambassador for PureGym externally.

•         Being recognised as someone who makes a significant contribution across the Development function.