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IT Infrastructure Project Manager - 12 month FTC - Hybrid (1 day in London)

The IT Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the resources and processes required to deliver complex IT infrastructure projects.

This includes full ownership across the project lifecycle, from planning and implementation through to maintenance, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standard.

The role focuses on optimising IT infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments and requires proven experience within these areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate project requirements into comprehensive, end-to-end project plans to ensure successful delivery.
• Prepare project risk documentation aligned with financial budgets, addressing potential delays, scope changes, technical risks, and resource skill gaps.
• Enhance project planning and milestone tracking processes to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor project scope and budget to prevent profit erosion and maintain financial control.
• Document lessons learned to drive continuous improvement and innovation across future projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing end-to-end project delivery, including planning, scheduling, and requirements validation in a PMO environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources effectively, ensuring balance between demand and capacity.
• Hands-on experience delivering IT infrastructure projects from initiation to completion.
• Familiarity with established project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on clarity and accountability.

Position: IT Infrastructure Project Manager - EMEA

Working Location: Warrington. (Onsite Mon to Friday)

Role Type: FTC - 5/6 months

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and technically astute IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and drive infrastructure initiatives across our organization. This role requires a self-starter who thrives on taking ownership, asking the right questions, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.

You’ll be responsible for managing end-to-end infrastructure projects—ranging from data center migrations and network upgrades to cloud transitions and hardware rollouts—while coordinating with internal teams and third-party vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple IT infrastructure projects from initiation to completion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets; track progress and adjust as needed.
• Identify risks and proactively resolve issues to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate effective communication between technical teams, business units, and external partners.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service delivery.
• Conduct post-project reviews and implement lessons learned.
• Provide an overview of the status of the project, including key milestones achieved, any deviations from the original plan, and the overall health of the project.

• Required Skills & Experience:
• 5 + years Project Management experience with a focus on IT project management.
• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure projects (e.g., networking, servers, storage, cloud, data centers).
• Strong understanding of infrastructure technologies and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills; knows how to ask the right questions.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and service providers.
• Solid waterfall project management skills
• Agile experience desirable
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient with tools like MS Project, ADO or other Project Management tools

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Oversee and manage all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and safety protocols.
• Manage stakeholder communications, providing regular progress reports and updates.
• Negotiate with vendors and contractors to secure resources and manage contracts effectively.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate hybrid work dynamics, ensuring seamless collaboration between remote and in-office team members.

• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure development methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment, managing distributed teams effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Ability to manage complex budgets and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk and stakeholder expectations.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards in project delivery.

• Lead and manage multiple large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Manage stakeholder communications and relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Mitigate project risks and resolve issues effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in infrastructure project management.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction principles and practices.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

Position: IT Infrastructure Project Manager - EMEA

Working Location: Warrington. (Onsite Mon to Friday)

Role Type: FTC - 5/6 months

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and technically astute IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and drive infrastructure initiatives across our organization. This role requires a self-starter who thrives on taking ownership, asking the right questions, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.

You’ll be responsible for managing end-to-end infrastructure projects—ranging from data center migrations and network upgrades to cloud transitions and hardware rollouts—while coordinating with internal teams and third-party vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple IT infrastructure projects from initiation to completion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets; track progress and adjust as needed.
• Identify risks and proactively resolve issues to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate effective communication between technical teams, business units, and external partners.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service delivery.
• Conduct post-project reviews and implement lessons learned.
• Provide an overview of the status of the project, including key milestones achieved, any deviations from the original plan, and the overall health of the project.

• Required Skills & Experience:
• 5 + years Project Management experience with a focus on IT project management.
• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure projects (e.g., networking, servers, storage, cloud, data centers).
• Strong understanding of infrastructure technologies and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills; knows how to ask the right questions.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and service providers.
• Solid waterfall project management skills
• Agile experience desirable
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient with tools like MS Project, ADO or other Project Management tools

With the continued expansion of our award-winning technical services company, Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of projects and have a fantastic opportunity for a CI Project Estimator to join our successful business.

We have over 200 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce.

Role Purpose

Sudlows Critical Infrastructure’s has an opportunity to appoint an estimator who has proven experience working within the Electrical, Data Centre and/or Critical Environments.

The estimator will be responsible for providing commercial support for the business unit in winning work by estimating the cost of key project elements such as main items of plant, electrical systems, and subcontract packages of electrical, mechanical and fabric. It is important that an estimator understands basic construction technology and methods of delivery on and off site.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Issuing subcontract and material enquiries for various packages.
• Attend site visits and collaborate with client’s team
• Attend site visits with potential suppliers and sub-contractors
• Read, understand, and scrutinise specifications and drawings
• Understand the role of principle contractor and sub-contractor duties
• Identification of potential risk and opportunities
• Carry out takes offs from drawings and specifications
• Use of Estimating software (Trimble)
• Input into design aspects regarding value engineering
• Reviewing sub-contractor submissions ensuring compliance with tender requirements
• Compilation of final internal tender documentation for director sign off
• Input into the program highlighting potential lead time issues
• Input into the formal submission of tenders
• Assist with the preparation of the proposal document

Personal Specification

Ideally the successful candidate should come from an engineering background with knowledge of electrical systems. Education to HNC/HND or degree level in Electrical/Building Services would be an advantage but not a necessity.

The successful candidate would need to be able to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met without compromise on quality, able to work on own initiative, self-motivated and be a good team player who can communicate with colleagues and management at all levels.

You will need to demonstrate a proven track record of successful tenders on data centres, comms rooms or similar projects involving critical infrastructure.You will ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a building services estimating position.

Must have full clean UK driving licence. SC clearance would be beneficial but not a necessity

Vacancy Summary

We offer a competitive package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including professional training and long-term career development opportunities.

Location: Oldham
Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience

With the continued expansion of our award-winning technical services company, Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of projects and have a fantastic opportunity for a CI Project Estimator to join our successful business.

We have over 200 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce.

Role Purpose

Sudlows Critical Infrastructure’s has an opportunity to appoint an estimator who has proven experience working within the Electrical, Data Centre and/or Critical Environments.

The estimator will be responsible for providing commercial support for the business unit in winning work by estimating the cost of key project elements such as main items of plant, electrical systems, and subcontract packages of electrical, mechanical and fabric. It is important that an estimator understands basic construction technology and methods of delivery on and off site.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Issuing subcontract and material enquiries for various packages.
• Attend site visits and collaborate with client’s team
• Attend site visits with potential suppliers and sub-contractors
• Read, understand, and scrutinise specifications and drawings
• Understand the role of principle contractor and sub-contractor duties
• Identification of potential risk and opportunities
• Carry out takes offs from drawings and specifications
• Use of Estimating software (Trimble)
• Input into design aspects regarding value engineering
• Reviewing sub-contractor submissions ensuring compliance with tender requirements
• Compilation of final internal tender documentation for director sign off
• Input into the program highlighting potential lead time issues
• Input into the formal submission of tenders
• Assist with the preparation of the proposal document

Personal Specification

Ideally the successful candidate should come from an engineering background with knowledge of electrical systems. Education to HNC/HND or degree level in Electrical/Building Services would be an advantage but not a necessity.

The successful candidate would need to be able to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met without compromise on quality, able to work on own initiative, self-motivated and be a good team player who can communicate with colleagues and management at all levels.

You will need to demonstrate a proven track record of successful tenders on data centres, comms rooms or similar projects involving critical infrastructure.You will ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a building services estimating position.

Must have full clean UK driving licence. SC clearance would be beneficial but not a necessity

Vacancy Summary

We offer a competitive package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including professional training and long-term career development opportunities.

Location: Oldham
Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience