Project Manager - Real Estate - Data Centre

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

Job summary

A leading financial services client is seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager for a six-month contract based in Crawley. The role involves managing end-to-end project delivery for technology infrastructure supporting real estate developments. The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder management skills and be experienced in both Waterfall and Agile project methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering Real Estate or Data Centre projects.
• Understanding of RIBA design and construction process.
• Knowledge in managing 3rd Party Telco Circuit delivery.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end accountability for all aspects of project delivery.
• Coordinate projects in line with governance frameworks.
• Build trust-based relationships across a varied stakeholder group.

Skills

IT Infrastructure Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Financial Analysis

Job description

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Client:

Square One Resources

Location:

crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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 will include new building delivery, refurbishments, expansion, consolidation and building exits; with further support of technology upgrades to systems which support that estate, 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 our 3rd Party providers to deliver Technology outcomes aligned to 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, monitoring dependencies and ensuring that blocked tasks are identified and escalated to the right level for resolution.

Ensure that risks and issues are identified, captured and managed in line with agreed action plans.

Ensure that projects are managed in line with agreed budget and that monthly forecasting is completed accurately.

Comply with Change Delivery Framework and ensure that all governance documentation is completed as required.

Ensure that relevant stakeholders and boards are kept informed of status, escalating for support in a timely fashion.

Required Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Confident IT Infrastructure Project Manager who has previously delivered multiple Real Estate or Data Centre projects.

Understanding of the RIBA design and construction process, and the practical integration of Technology deliverables into that process.

Management of 3rd Party Telco Circuit delivery, including the Wayleave process.

Coordinating multiple and concurrent projects and delivering to strict deadlines.

Waterfall and Agile frameworks to deliver Infrastructure projects.

Financially literate, able to analyse financial data and contextualise into conclusions and recommendations.

Managing projects in line with structured governance frameworks, in a regulated industry.

Effective communication and influencing skills, able to articulate complex issues in a succinct fashion to Senior Stakeholders and delivery teams alike.