Project Manager - Real Estate - Data Centre

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services client seeks a skilled Project Manager specializing in Real Estate Infrastructure for a six-month contract in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role demands management of multiple projects, stakeholder engagement, and expertise in RIBA processes. A competitive rate of up to £400 per day is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects with strict deadlines is essential.
• Financial literacy for data analysis and recommendations is required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of project delivery and handover.
• Build strong relationships across stakeholder groups.
• Manage project budgets with accurate monthly forecasting.

Skills

Experience delivering multiple Real Estate or Data Centre projects as an IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Understanding of RIBA design and construction processes

Management of 3rd Party Telco Circuit delivery

Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile frameworks for Infrastructure projects

Effective communication and influencing skills

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Project Manager - Real Estate - Data Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: Square One Resources

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 further support of 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 3rd Party providers to deliver technology outcomes aligned to programme deadlines.

Build strong, trust-based relationships across stakeholder groups, including Executive level, to support that activity.

Own and maintain the CTO Programme Schedule, monitoring dependencies and escalating blocked tasks appropriately.

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

Manage projects within the budget, with accurate monthly forecasting.

Follow Change Delivery Framework and complete governance documentation.

Keep stakeholders and boards informed of status, escalating issues timely.

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 the Wayleave process.
• Experience managing multiple projects with strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile frameworks for Infrastructure projects.
• Financial literacy to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Experience working within structured governance frameworks in regulated industries.
• Effective communication and influencing skills, capable of articulating complex issues to senior stakeholders and teams.