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Job Title: Head of Structured Cabling – Data Centre Projects
Location: London - Hybrid
Reports To: Director of Technical Services
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Overview:
One of our clients are looking for an experienced and technically proficient Head of Structured Cabling to lead the design, deployment, and quality assurance of structured cabling systems across high-performance data centre projects. This role is pivotal to ensuring the integrity, reliability, and scalability of the digital infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Oversight & Delivery
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of structured cabling systems on hyperscale and enterprise-level data centre projects.
* Define structured cabling strategy, architecture, and standards in line with industry best practices (TIA/EIA, BICSI).
* Manage the structured cabling scope, budget, schedule, and quality across multiple concurrent projects.
Design & Technical Leadership
* Oversee the development of cabling design packages, including backbone, horizontal, and containment layouts.
* Review and approve design documentation including floor plans, rack elevations, single-line diagrams, and bill of materials.
* Ensure compliance with client requirements, technical specifications, and local/national standards.
Team & Contractor Management
* Lead and coordinate internal engineering teams, design consultants, and installation contractors.
* Evaluate and select structured cabling vendors and technologies based on performance, scalability, and lifecycle cost.
* Manage on-site QA/QC processes including cable testing, labelling, and certification procedures.
Project Interface & Coordination
* Act as the primary point of contact for structured cabling with clients, design teams, and general contractors.
* Interface with mechanical, electrical, security, and IT system teams to ensure seamless integration.
* Support commissioning, handover, and operations teams with documentation and system walkthroughs.
* Monitor emerging technologies (e.g., high-density fiber, MPO/MTP systems, intelligent cabling) and implement relevant innovations.
* Develop and maintain structured cabling design and installation standards for internal and external teams.
* Lead lessons learned and post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
* Minimum 10 years’ experience in structured cabling design and delivery, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
* Proven track record of delivering structured cabling systems in large-scale data centres or mission-critical environments.
* Deep knowledge of standards such as ANSI/TIA-568, TIA-942, ISO/IEC 11801, and BICSI best practices.
* Strong experience with fiber optic and copper cabling systems, cable management, pathways, and containment systems.
* Skilled in interpreting CAD drawings, cable schedules, and rack layouts.
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