Job Title:
Site Manager – Structured Cabling
Location:
Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
Salary:
£35,000 – £40,000
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced
Site Manager
to oversee small to medium-sized
structured cabling projects
or manage a portion of a larger project. This site-based role will involve supervising engineering teams, ensuring high-quality installations, and maintaining health & safety compliance throughout. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structured cabling and experience managing on-site installations in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage teams of engineers and supervisors to deliver structured cabling installations to specification and schedule.
* Ensure all work complies with health & safety regulations, including risk assessments and method statements.
* Manage stock and material orders to ensure efficient on-site progress.
* Conduct quality checks to ensure compliance with required standards and manufacturer specifications.
* Maintain and update site drawings, patching schedules, and installation documentation.
* Prepare progress reports and attend client meetings, ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
* Produce Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and relevant handover documentation.
* Support urgent installation tasks when necessary.
* Maintain a strong focus on project profitability and delivery
Requirements:
Essential:
* Proven experience in structured cabling, ideally within data centre or commercial environments.
* Ability to organise and motivate engineering teams on site.
* Strong understanding of cabling installation standards and best practices.
* Excellent communication skills
* Confident with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).
* Ability to manage workload under pressure and meet project deadlines.
Desirable (not essential):
* Valid CSCS or ECS certification.
* SSSTS or SMSTS certification.