Data Centre Project Manager – NE Hampshire

CBRE; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a seasoned Data Centre Project Manager to deliver projects within critical environments across the NE Hampshire region. You will oversee end-to-end project delivery, coordinating design, construction, and occupancy stages while ensuring budget, schedule, and quality targets are met.

You will engage with clients to define scope, manage risks, and lead a cross-functional delivery team. This role requires strong analytical skills, fluency with MS Office, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven project management experience in M&E / FM essentially within critical environments.
• Preferably experienced in the datacentre markets for M&E, Fabric or Whitespace.
• Ability to exercise judgement based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of project management for singular real estate projects (planning, design, construction, occupancy, closeout).
• Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project (scope of work, resources, budget, schedule, milestones).
• Define project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through qualification process.
• Conduct RFPs, bid evaluations, and resource recommendations.
• Ensure project data integrity and documentation are accurate and timely.
• Lead the project delivery team and provide guidance to achieve goals.
• Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Track progress and report status and variances.
• Identify threats, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Apply standard principles to complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Data centre knowledge

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Data Centre Project Manager

Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions, Critical Environment

NE Hampshire

Please ensure to include your CV with your application to be considered for this role.

Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and investment. We leverage the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of our clients worldwide. Our commitment is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, and globally capable real estate service firm. With over 70,000 employees globally, we operate in 48 countries.

About The Role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing project delivery services to an assigned market or client account to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives. This job is part of the Project Management function.

They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all areas of project management for singular real estate projects.
• This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project.
• This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process.
• Conduct a standard request for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
• Implement project documentation governance that is aligned with company and client requirements.
• Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely, and coordinated.
• Direct the project delivery team by providing guidance and direction to achieve goals.
• Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Track the progress of each project and report status and variances.
• Demonstrate ability to identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviours that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 10 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Proven project management experience in either M&E / FM essentially within critical environments.
• Preferably experienced in the datacentre markets for M&E, Fabric or Whitespace.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills.
• Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a leading global organization in commercial real estate services and investment, dedicated to helping businesses and people thrive. We are a team of dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create a significant impact in the industry. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared core values: respect, integrity, service, and excellence. We highly value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you will have the opportunity to chart your own course, develop your skills, and realize your full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We are committed to understanding each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. To ensure a genuine evaluation, we do not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions. We kindly request that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process to promote transparency and ensure a fair and equitable evaluation.