Project Manager - Real Estate - Data Centre

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services client seeks an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager for a six-month contract in Sheffield. The role involves managing real estate technology infrastructure projects, ensuring stable delivery, budget adherence, and effective communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in real estate project management and familiarity with governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering multiple Real Estate or Data Centre projects.
• Knowledge of RIBA design and construction processes.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile frameworks.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end accountability for project delivery and handover into BAU support.
• Managing the CTO Programme Schedule and monitoring dependencies.
• Ensuring risks are managed and projects stay within budget.

Skills

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Financial Literacy

Effective Communication

Job description

Location: Sheffield - 3 times per week in the office

Salary/Rate: Up to £400 per day INSIDE IR35

Start Date: 16/06/2025

Job Type: Contract

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Infrastructure Project Manager to join their team for a six-month contract.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

The CTO Real Estate Portfolio delivers technology infrastructure to support changes across the client’s real estate portfolio. This includes new building delivery, refurbishments, expansion, consolidation, and building exits; with further support of technology upgrades to systems such as Protective Security.

Responsibilities include end-to-end accountability for project delivery and handover into BAU support, working closely with teams across Technology, Real Estate Services, and third-party providers to deliver outcomes aligned with deadlines. Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including executives, managing the CTO Programme Schedule, monitoring dependencies, and escalating issues are key. Ensuring risks are managed, projects stay within budget, and governance documentation is completed are also essential.

Required Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will be a confident IT Infrastructure Project Manager with experience delivering multiple Real Estate or Data Centre projects. Knowledge of RIBA design and construction processes, management of third-party Telco Circuit delivery, and experience with Waterfall and Agile frameworks are required. Financial literacy, experience managing projects within structured governance frameworks, and effective communication skills for engaging with senior stakeholders are also necessary.