Project Manager - Real Estate - Data Centre

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee critical technology infrastructure projects. This role involves managing multiple projects, stakeholder relationships, and ensuring governance compliance. The successful candidate will bring strong project management skills, financial literacy, and effective communication to the team. Join us for a six-month contract based in Portsmouth, leading transformative projects in the real estate sector.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multiple Real Estate or Data Centre projects.
• Knowledge of RIBA design and construction processes.
• Experience with 3rd Party Telco Circuit delivery.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end accountability for project delivery and handover.
• Work with teams across Technology and Real Estate Services.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Financial Literacy

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Job description

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Client:

Square One Resources

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 includes 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Having end-to-end accountability for all aspects of project delivery and handover into BAU support.
• Working closely with teams across Technology, Real Estate Services, and third-party providers to deliver technology outcomes aligned with programme deadlines.
• Building strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders, including executives.
• Owning and maintaining the CTO Programme Schedule, monitoring dependencies, and escalating blocked tasks.
• Managing risks and issues in line with action plans.
• Managing projects within budget and completing monthly forecasts.
• Ensuring governance documentation is completed as required.
• Keeping stakeholders and boards informed of project status and 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 into that process.
• Experience managing 3rd Party Telco Circuit delivery, including the Wayleave process.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile frameworks for Infrastructure projects.
• Financial literacy to analyze data and provide insights.
• Experience managing projects within structured governance frameworks in regulated industries.
• Effective communication and influencing skills to articulate complex issues to senior stakeholders and delivery teams.