Project Manager - Real Estate - Data Centre

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

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks an Infrastructure Project Manager for a six-month contract. The role involves managing real estate and technology infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates should possess experience in project management frameworks and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multiple Real Estate or Data Centre infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
• Effective communication and influencing skills for engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end accountability for project delivery and handover into BAU support.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support project success.
• Manage projects within budget, ensuring accurate monthly forecasts.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Governance Frameworks

Job description

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Client:

Square One Resources

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 includes new building delivery, refurbishments, expansion, consolidation, and building exits; with support of technology upgrades for estate 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 with stakeholders, including executives, to support project success.

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

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

Manage projects within budget and complete monthly forecasts accurately.

Comply with Change Delivery Framework and complete governance documentation.

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

Required Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience delivering multiple Real Estate or Data Centre infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of RIBA design and construction processes, and integrating technology deliverables.
• Experience managing third-party telco circuit delivery, including Wayleave processes.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
• Financial literacy to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Experience managing projects within structured governance frameworks in regulated industries.
• Effective communication and influencing skills for engaging with senior stakeholders and teams.