Project Manager - Real Estate - Data Centre

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services client is looking for an Infrastructure Project Manager for a six-month contract. The role focuses on delivering technology infrastructure across various real estate projects, requiring strong management and technical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Manager in Real Estate or Data Centre projects.
• Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Strong financial literacy for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for entire project delivery and handover.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, including executives.
• Maintain project schedules and manage budgets.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery

Risk Management

Budget Management

Effective Communication

Job description

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Client:

Square One Resources

Location:

Chester, 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 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 support for technology upgrades to systems such as Protective Security.

Have end-to-end accountability for all aspects of project delivery and handover into BAU support.

Work closely with teams across Technology, Real Estate Services, and third-party providers to deliver technology outcomes aligned with programme deadlines.

Build strong, trust-based relationships across a varied stakeholder group, including executive-level, to support that activity.

Own and maintain the CTO Programme Schedule, monitor dependencies, and escalate blocked tasks appropriately.

Identify, capture, and manage risks and issues in line with action plans.

Manage projects within budget, with accurate monthly forecasting.

Adhere to Change Delivery Framework and complete governance documentation.

Keep relevant stakeholders and boards informed of project status, escalating as needed.

Required Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience delivering multiple Real Estate or Data Centre projects as an IT Infrastructure Project Manager.
• Understanding of RIBA design and construction processes, and integration of Technology deliverables.
• Experience managing third-party Telco Circuit delivery, including Wayleave processes.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile frameworks for Infrastructure projects.
• Financial literacy to analyze data and provide insights.
• Experience managing projects within structured governance frameworks in regulated industries.
• Effective communication and influencing skills, capable of articulating complex issues to senior stakeholders and teams.