Data Cabling Project Lead – Bedford Infrastructure

entrust IT; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

28 days’ annual leave

Company-provided attire

Job summary

entrustIT Group in Bedford is seeking a Data Cabling Project Manager to own projects from planning to completion. This is a management and coordination role, not hands-on installation, focusing on planning, resource management, budgets, and safe, timely delivery.

You'll coordinate engineers and subcontractors on Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a, fibre optic and containment systems, with direct client and stakeholder contact and strong emphasis on safety and quality control.

Qualifications

• Project management or coordination experience within data cabling, structured cabling or network infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, fibre optic and containment systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate engineering teams and subcontractors.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Professional, calm approach under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence.
• Eligibility for Enhanced DBS check.
• PMP, PRINCE2, ECS/CSCS or SSSTS qualifications would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Managing structured and data cabling projects from start to finish.
• Planning projects involving Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, fibre optic and containment systems.
• Coordinating engineers, subcontractors, labour and materials.
• Monitoring project progress, budgets and key milestones.
• Acting as main point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Carrying out site surveys, site visits and progress meetings.
• Reviewing RAMS and overseeing Health & Safety and Quality Control.
• Reviewing installation testing and certification.
• Supporting pre- and post-sales activities.
• Producing project, financial and performance reports.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Structured Cabling

Network Infrastructure

Budget Management

Site Coordination

Client Relations

MS Office / Project Software

Driving Licence

Job description

entrustIT Group in Bedford is seeking a Data Cabling Project Manager to own projects from planning to completion. This is a management and coordination role, not hands-on installation, focusing on planning, resource management, budgets, and safe, timely delivery.

You'll coordinate engineers and subcontractors on Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a, fibre optic and containment systems, with direct client and stakeholder contact and strong emphasis on safety and quality control.