Infrastructure Manager

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee technology infrastructure delivery across their real estate portfolio. The role involves managing various projects including new building implementations and refurbishments, while ensuring adherence to timelines and financial governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering IT infrastructure projects within Real Estate or Data Centre environments.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to interpret financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects from initiation to transition.
• Collaborate with teams and third-party providers for aligned outcomes.
• Maintain programme schedules, manage risks, and align project deliverables with organizational goals.

Skills

IT infrastructure project delivery

RIBA design/construction process

Stakeholder management

Waterfall methodology

Agile methodology

Financial acumen

Job description

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Infrastructure Manager, Preston, Lancashire

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Sheffield (3 days a week onsite)

Travel: Occasional travel across the UK and Europe

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to lead the delivery of technology infrastructure across our real estate portfolio. This role involves managing projects such as new building implementations, refurbishments, consolidations, and building exits, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle management of infrastructure projects, from initiation through to BAU transition.
• Collaborate with internal teams, Real Estate Services, and third-party providers to deliver aligned outcomes.
• Maintain and manage programme schedules, dependencies, and escalations.
• Identify, monitor, and manage project risks and issues.
• Adhere to financial governance: manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Communicate status updates to stakeholders, boards, and executive sponsors effectively.
• Ensure project documentation and governance are completed accurately and timely.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience delivering IT infrastructure projects within Real Estate or Data Centre environments.
• Strong understanding of the RIBA design/construction process and integrating tech into those stages.
• Experience managing third-party Telco circuit delivery and Wayleave processes.
• Capable of coordinating multiple concurrent projects to tight deadlines.
• Skilled in both Waterfall and Agile project delivery methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret financial data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated experience operating within structured governance and regulated industries.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.