Project Manager – Structured Cabling (Data Centres)
London
Fulltime/Permanent
Salary: DOE
Hands on Structured cabling experience required
As a Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing structured cabling works from planning through to delivery ensuring that quality, timescales, and budgets are met.
Typical project scopes include cross-connects, backbone fibre installations, rack deployments, containment, and testing with a focus on delivering structured cabling packages to the highest standards in live data centre environments.
You’ll manage engineering teams on-site, coordinate suppliers, attend client meetings, and maintain full control of the project schedule. Most work will be based around London, but occasional UK travel is expected.
Key responsibilities:
* Deliver structured cabling projects across live data centre environments
* Oversee installations such as cross-connects, copper/fibre cabling, and backbone fibre runs
* Manage rack builds, connectivity layouts, patching, and related activities
* Coordinate project phases from kickoff to close-out, ensuring on-time delivery
* Act as the key contact for clients, site teams, and internal delivery staff
* Schedule resources, manage materials, subcontractors, and site activities
* Monitor budgets, timescales, and deliverables with a focus on quality
* Ensure H&S compliance and uphold high site standards
* Provide regular progress reports, schedules, and documentation
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience delivering structured cabling projects (Cat6/6A, OM3/OM4 fibre, etc.)
* Hands-on knowledge of cross-connects, backbone fibre, and rack infrastructure
* Previous experience working in live data centre environments
* Strong coordination and communication skills
* Comfortable managing multiple projects with frequent travel to sites
* Confident reporting project updates, managing client expectations, and directing site teams
* Industry-relevant certifications (e.g. CNIT, CNID, CTPM, RCDD, or vendor-specific training) are preferred
* ECS/CSCS or similar site safety qualifications (desirable)
* Formal project management training (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) is a plus but not required