Construction Project Manager

Trust Systems Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Systems Ltd. in London seeks an experienced Data Centre Programme Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of data centre build, expansion, relocation and infrastructure deployment projects.

You will oversee server, network and critical IT infrastructure deployments, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery. The role requires hands-on site presence at customer sites, with regular attendance at data centre facilities and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years delivering data centre projects with server and network deployments.
• Knowledge of Azure, AWS, networking, virtualization, storage and DR technologies.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, budgets and enterprise stakeholders.
• Experience delivering projects with VMware, Hyper‑V, storage, cabling, and hybrid cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data centre design, build and expansion projects, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Manage physical and virtual server deployments, rack design, power and cooling validation.
• Coordinate network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls and cabling.
• Ensure projects meet technical and operational standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Communication

Negotiation

Planning and decision making

Education

PMP or equivalent project management certification

ITIL Foundation

CDCP

CDCS

Cisco certifications

Tools

Azure

AWS

Networking

Virtualization

VMware

Job description

Location: Full Time at Customer Site in London

About Trust Systems

Trust Systems delivers critical Digital, Network and Cloud solutions that provide scalable and secure infrastructure for market-leading clients. Since 2006, we have developed innovative technology solutions that help organisations improve efficiency, performance, and growth.

We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop new skills, and take ownership of their work.

The Role

Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of data centre build, expansion, relocation, and infrastructure deployment projects, with a primary focus on server, network, and critical IT infrastructure environments. The role combines traditional project management with technical infrastructure delivery, ensuring that facilities, network infrastructure, server platforms, structured cabling, and supporting technologies are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed technical and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities across mechanical, electrical and IT infrastructure workstreams.
• Manage physical and virtual server deployments, rack design, power and cooling validation, infrastructure refresh programmes, migrations and resilience initiatives.
• Coordinate deployment of network infrastructure including switching, routing, firewalls, wireless networks, structured cabling and connectivity services whilst ensuring resilience and security standards.
• Manage data centre design, build and expansion projects, ensuring compliance with technical, operational, health and safety, and customer requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years managing infrastructure and data centre projects with a proven track record delivering server and network deployments in mission‑critical environments.
• Knowledge of Azure, AWS, networking, virtualisation, storage, backup and disaster recovery technologies.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, budgets and enterprise stakeholders.
• Experience delivering projects including VMware, Hyper‑V, enterprise storage, backup and disaster recovery, structured cabling, PDUs, UPS systems, generators, LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD‑WAN, Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Azure, Microsoft 365 and hybrid cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• ITIL Foundation
• CDCP
• CDCS
• Cisco certifications
• Leadership
• Stakeholder and Relationship Management
• Contract Management
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Planning and decision making

Success Measures

• Delivery performance
• Quality assurance compliance

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in active data centre and customer environments, providing hands‑on oversight of infrastructure deployments, contractor activities, commissioning, testing, and handover. Regular attendance at customer, construction, and data centre sites is required, making this role unsuitable for primarily remote working arrangements.

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of our clients, successful applicants must be able to pass a BPSS background check and hold a full UK driving licence.