We have a fantastic new opportunity available for someone, who displays our company values of Warmth, Graft and Courage, to join our dynamic Property Team with responsibility for project management for the Westmorland Estate.
A family business, started in 1972 from our farm in Cumbria, which now runs unique motorway service areas – Tebay on the M6, Gloucester on the M5 and Cairn Lodge on the M74 – we don’t run franchises but instead our own Farmshops and Kitchens. We also have Junction 38, a services dedicated to HGV drivers, Rheged, a meeting place, Cafe, Gallery and Cinema, and the Westmorland Hotel situated on the edge of the Lake District.
This new role will be responsible for delivering technical building surveying advice for all of the Westmorland estate, including new builds, extensions, upgrading and refurbishing and ensure the estate is operating efficiently and effectively.
The Project Manager will conduct feasibility studies and develop specifications for construction projects as well as undertake the procurement and management of construction contracts from initial feasibility to completion and handover.
They will also develop and manage the planned maintenance programme for Westmorland properties and provide technical and professional advice to ensure the integrity of Westmorland estate is maintained.
This role will also lead the procurement and management of technical experts and specialists via external contractors and consultants to support in house capability, actively mentor and develop team members as well as manage the activities of both internal colleagues and external suppliers to ensure project delivery.