Project Manager - Real Estate - Data Centre

JR United Kingdom; Telford; 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 demands overseeing technology infrastructure projects within the real estate portfolio, requiring skills in stakeholder engagement and both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multiple Real Estate or Data Centre projects.
• Knowledge of RIBA design and construction processes.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile project management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end accountability for project delivery and handover.
• Collaborate with technology and real estate teams.
• Monitor project status and manage dependencies effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Job description

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Client:

Square One Resources

Location:

Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

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, along with technology upgrades to support systems such as Protective Security.

Responsibilities include end-to-end accountability for project delivery and handover into BAU support, collaborating with teams across Technology, Real Estate Services, and third-party providers to meet programme deadlines, and building trust-based relationships with stakeholders including executives.

You will own and maintain the CTO Programme Schedule, monitor dependencies, identify and escalate blocked tasks, manage risks and issues, ensure projects stay within budget, and adhere to governance frameworks. Keeping stakeholders informed of project status and escalating issues promptly is essential.

Required Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will be a confident IT Infrastructure Project Manager with experience delivering multiple Real Estate or Data Centre projects. Knowledge of RIBA design and construction processes, management of third-party Telco Circuit delivery, and experience with Waterfall and Agile frameworks are required. Financial literacy, experience managing projects within structured governance frameworks in regulated industries, and excellent communication skills for engaging with senior stakeholders are also essential.