Information Technology and Construction Project Manager

IT Project Manager (Construction/Fit-Out Focus) – Join a Global Tech & Science Pioneer!
Location:
Oxford, UK
Salary:
Competitive (Dependent on experience)
Are you an experienced
IT Project Manager
with a proven track record in
large-scale construction or building fit-out projects ? Do you want to be central to creating a new, state-of-the-art campus designed to solve humanity\’s most challenging problems? A leading global
Technology and Science Institute , committed to turning pioneering research into high-impact solutions across health, climate, food security, and AI, is seeking a highly skilled individual to join their team in South Oxford. You\’ll be instrumental in delivering the IT backbone for a major new campus development, a
300,000 sq ft world-class facility
including research laboratories and clinical space, set for completion in 2027. This is a unique opportunity to ensure technology is seamlessly integrated from the ground up, creating a secure, scalable, and future-ready environment. The Role: IT and Construction Project Manager
Reporting to the IT Director, you will be the primary IT lead coordinating all technology-related elements across multiple building fit-out projects. Key Responsibilities Will Include:
Project Leadership:
Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of all IT components (network, AV, security systems, structured cabling) within construction timelines and budgets.
Liaison & Integration:
Act as the critical link between
IT, construction teams, architects, and third-party contractors , ensuring IT requirements are embedded from early design stages through to handover.
Documentation & Risk:
Create IT-specific project plans, maintain detailed
RAID logs , and proactively identify and mitigate risks related to infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Stakeholder Management:
Partner with senior leadership and technical teams to capture requirements, manage external vendors/suppliers, and provide clear progress reporting.
Operational Handover:
Lead testing, commissioning, and documentation to ensure a smooth transition of new spaces into business-as-usual (BAU) operations.
What You\’ll Bring
Essential Knowledge & Experience: Proven experience as an IT Project Manager , specifically in
large-scale construction, fit-out, or campus development projects.
Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, including
networking, structured cabling, Audio-Visual (AV) systems, security systems, and smart building technologies.
Excellent
vendor and contract management
skills, with experience in procurement and negotiation.
Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g.,
PRINCE2, PMP, Agile ).
Exceptional
communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
A highly organised and adaptable approach, capable of managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
Must live within an hour of the site and be prepared to commute to site 5 days per week.
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