Project Manager – Smart Infrastructure (Data Centre Projects)
Contract : ASAP - Upto 6 months
Rate : upto £450/day(Inside IR35) via Umb
Location: Mobile(UK wide travel) Or Hatfield based
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Project Managers to join a growing Smart Infrastructure team, delivering structured cabling and technology solutions within mission-critical data centre environments.
We are seeking high-calibre PMs with strong leadership experience in data centre settings, ideally within highly regulated sectors such as banking or financial services.
The Role
You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of structured cabling and associated infrastructure projects, ensuring successful outcomes across time, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver projects within data centre environments, ensuring adherence to best practice and operational standards
* Manage full project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, and close-out
* Ensure delivery against time, cost, quality, and customer expectations
* Support bid teams with technical input, design considerations, and cost modelling
* Drive commercial performance, including scope growth and variation management
* Maintain compliance with company processes, statutory obligations, and H&S standards
* Provide accurate and timely project reporting to internal and external stakeholders
* Lead and manage project teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives
* Champion continuous improvement and innovation
Essential Experience
* Strong Project Management experience within data centre environments (MUST HAVE)
* Background delivering projects within banking or financial services environments
* Proven delivery of projects in mission-critical infrastructure settings
* Minimum 5+ years’ experience in structured cabling or similar environments
* Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end project delivery
* Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure and operational best practices
* Experience managing commercial aspects of projects
Qualifications & Skills
* PRINCE2 Practitioner (or equivalent)
* SMSTS or equivalent (site safety management)
* ECS Health & Safety Managers Card
* Knowledge of CDM regulations and site safety compliance
* Strong technical understanding of structured cabling systems and testing standards
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Proactive, solutions-focused, and commercially aware