Project Manager - Real Estate - Data Centre

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; 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. The role requires managing multiple projects while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and compliance with governance frameworks. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of IT infrastructure and project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Confident IT Infrastructure Project Manager experienced in delivering multiple Real Estate or Data Centre projects.
• Knowledge of RIBA design and construction process.
• Experience coordinating multiple and concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end accountability for project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are managed within budget and timelines.

Skills

IT Infrastructure Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Financial Analysis

Agile Frameworks

Waterfall Frameworks

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04.06.2025

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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, along with technology upgrades to systems supporting 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 experienced in delivering multiple Real Estate or Data Centre projects.

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

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

Experience coordinating multiple and concurrent projects and delivering to strict deadlines.

Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile frameworks for Infrastructure projects.

Financial literacy, able to analyze financial data and provide conclusions and recommendations.

Experience managing projects within structured governance frameworks in a regulated industry.

Effective communication and influencing skills, able to articulate complex issues succinctly to Senior Stakeholders and delivery teams.