Role Title: Property Project Manager
Reports to: Property Director
Location:  Support Office with UK wide travel

THE BRAND:

Founded in 2007, Tortilla is Europe’s leading fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand, serving up authentic California-style burritos, tacos and salads. Brandon & Jen founded Tortilla after a 4-year search across London for proper Mexican food just like the taquerias back in their hometown in San Francisco – the self-proclaimed burrito capital of the world! Tortilla brings Californian street food magic to your neighbourhood, with fresh ingredients, friendly vibes, and great value for money.

Fast forward, Tortilla now operates across more than 100 restaurants globally, including delivery and franchise partnerships in the UK & UAE. The acquisition of Fresh Burritos in France in 2024 has laid the foundation for exciting European and international growth.

THE TEAM:

This role sits within the Property function, working closely with the Property Director, Design team, Finance, and external consultants including project managers, contractors and architects. The team is responsible for delivering new store openings, refurbishments and maintaining the estate to a high standard across a fast-growing, multi-site business.

THE ROLE:

The Property Project Manager is the key delivery lead for CapEx projects across the Tortilla estate, taking ownership of new store openings, refurbishments and FM works.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role, responsible for managing projects end-to-end whilst ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to brand standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of new store openings and refurbishments
• Manage external consultants, contractors and project teams to programme, cost and quality
• Oversee CapEx and FM projects across the UK estate
• Maintain project timelines and budgets, reporting on performance and variances
• Manage contractor procurement, including tendering and performance management
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, planning and building regulations
• Support franchise delivery and site handovers
• Contribute to CapEx planning and budgeting

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in construction or project management within retail, hospitality or food service  
• Strong commercial and cost management skills
• Experience managing external consultants and contractors
• Knowledge of construction contracts (e.g. JCT)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Professional qualification (e.g. MCIOB, MRICS) desirable

CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Hands-on, proactive and delivery-focused
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with a positive, solution-led approach

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• 100% discount at Tortilla & Chilango
• Pension contribution
• Perkbox membership (wellbeing support & discounts)