Project Manager - Real Estate - Data Centre

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

Job summary

A sector-leading financial services client in the UK seeks an Infrastructure Project Manager for a six-month contract. The role involves project delivery within their real estate portfolio, requiring collaboration with various stakeholders and effective management of multiple projects. Ideal candidates will possess experience in Real Estate projects and strong communication skills to engage senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multiple Real Estate or Data Centre projects as an IT Infrastructure Project Manager.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and influencing skills for engaging Senior Stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end accountability for project delivery and handover into BAU support.
• Collaborating with Technology, Real Estate Services, and 3rd Party providers.
• Maintaining the CTO Programme Schedule and managing risks, issues, and budgets.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget management

Communication

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04.06.2025

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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 includes new building delivery, refurbishments, expansion, consolidation, and building exits, along with technology upgrades supporting that estate, such as Protective Security.

Responsibilities include:

• End-to-end accountability for project delivery and handover into BAU support.
• Collaborating with Technology, Real Estate Services, and 3rd Party providers to deliver outcomes aligned with deadlines.
• Building trust-based relationships with stakeholders, including Executives.
• Maintaining the CTO Programme Schedule, monitoring dependencies, and escalating issues.
• Managing risks, issues, and budgets effectively.
• Ensuring governance compliance and keeping stakeholders informed.

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 integrating Technology deliverables.
• Management of 3rd Party Telco Circuit delivery, including Wayleave processes.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
• Financial literacy for analyzing data and making recommendations.
• Experience managing projects within structured governance frameworks in regulated industries.
• Effective communication and influencing skills for engaging Senior Stakeholders and teams.