Job Title: Structured Cabling Project Manager
Location: UK-wide (with national/international travel as required)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Benefits
Industry: IT Construction / Structured Cabling / Data Infrastructure
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in
structured/data cabling to lead the delivery of IT infrastructure projects across a diverse range of environments, including hyperscale data centres, distribution centres, retail estates, hospitals, commercial buildings, construction sites, and student accommodation.
This is a technical and leadership-driven position requiring a hands-on individual capable of managing projects from pre-construction design and planning through to final commissioning and client handover.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Ownership & Delivery
● Take full ownership of all services delivered across assigned projects.

● Serve as the first point of contact for clients, fostering excellent working relationships
and ensuring complete satisfaction.

● Drive project lifecycle from design development to completion and handover.

● Plan and manage delivery resources including engineering labour, materials, tools,
and third-party suppliers.

● Monitor and control project timelines, risk management plans, deliverables, and
change requests.

Client & Commercial Interface
● Act as the lead interface between the business and client for design, commercial,
and operational matters.

● Maintain a strong focus on project P&L - manage budgets, cost reports, and
forecasts.

● Issue monthly internal financial summaries and client progress reports.

● Produce all required project documentation, including method statements, handover
packs, and commissioning certificates.

Technical Scope (Structured Cabling)
● Oversee full IT Construction fit-out of Data Halls and commercial spaces.

● Manage cabinet/rack build, secure anchoring, earthing, and alignment.

● Supervise installation of copper (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7) and fibre (OM4, OS2,
MPO/MTP) backbone and horizontal cabling infrastructure.

● Lead patching, termination, looming, and labelling in line with ISO/IEC and TIA/EIA
standards.

● Manage active equipment installation (switches, servers, patch panels, PDUs,
GPUs/CPUs).

● Direct testing and commissioning (Fluke DTX/DSX, OTDR, OLTS), documentation,
and quality assurance for handover.

Health, Safety, and Compliance
● Ensure project teams comply with HSE regulations, RAMS, and site-specific
protocols.

● Implement and uphold Quality Assurance measures and company-wide H&S
policies.

● Oversee all site-based activity to ensure white space cleanliness, anti-static controls,
and pathway integrity.

Environments Covered:
● Hyperscale Data Centres (Greenfield and live environments)

● Distribution Centres & Logistics Facilities

● Retail & Hospitality Sites

● New Build Student Accommodation

● Healthcare Environments / Hospitals

● Construction Sites (Cat A/B Fit-outs)

● Commercial Offices & Smart Buildings

Required Qualifications & Experience:
Technical/Professional Experience
● Minimum 5 years' project management experience in structured/data cabling or ICT
infrastructure environments.

● Proven track record delivering structured cabling projects across varying verticals.

● Hands-on background ("from the tools") in installation, testing, and delivery.

● Extensive knowledge of cabling standards and white space infrastructure within data
centres.

Qualifications
● ECS/CSCS Black or Gold Card

● SSSTS / SMSTS (Essential for live site management)

● CNCI / CNIT / CTPM / CDCTP or equivalent data infrastructure certifications

● PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification (preferred)

● IOSH/NEBOSH (desirable)

IT Skills
● Familiarity with Fluke Linkware, Visio/AutoCAD (for drawings), and MS Project

● Understanding of BMS, access control, smart technologies (desirable)

Additional Requirements
● Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

● Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability.

● Willingness to travel nationally and occasionally internationally as required.

● Valid UK driving license.

What's in it for you:
● Competitive base salary (£50,000-£55,000)

● £6,000 annual car allowance

● Enhanced company benefits package

● Opportunities to work on flagship infrastructure projects across Europe

● Strong internal progression and development pathway

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