Data Center Cabling Consultant (Copper, Fiber, Infiniband)

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Cabling Consultant in the UK to oversee design and execution of large-scale cabling deployments in data centers. Responsibilities include developing cabling standards, managing multi-team projects, and ensuring high-quality installations. The ideal candidate should possess deep technical expertise in various cabling systems and project management skills, alongside a willingness to travel across EMEA for deployments. The role offers competitive hourly rates with flexibility for the right candidate.

Benefits

All travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale deployments (10,000+ endpoints) required.
• Proven experience with cabling for large GPU clusters (5,000+ GPUs) necessary.
• Ability to enforce standards and maintain quality under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate cabling designs for large-scale data centers.
• Manage complex cabling projects involving 20,000+ cables.
• Lead installation teams for copper, fiber, and InfiniBand cabling.
• Establish and maintain cabling standards and documentation.

Skills

Deep knowledge of copper cabling systems

Deep knowledge of fiber cabling systems

Deep knowledge of InfiniBand cabling systems

Project management skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Mobility for travel

Education

PMP or equivalent project management certification

Tools

Knowledge of structured cabling standards (TIA/EIA)

Familiarity with major cable providers

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Cabling Consultant to lead the design, program management, and execution of large‑scale, complex cabling deployments in data center environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in copper, fiber, and InfiniBand cabling systems, as well as proven leadership in managing multi‑team operations for projects involving 20,000+ endpoints and large GPU clusters (5,000+ GPUs).

You will be responsible for designing standards, building best practices, and supervising partners to ensure high‑quality, efficient deployment of structured and point‑to‑point cabling infrastructures across multiple data halls.

This role can be based anywhere in the UK but does require extensive travel to the Nordics, France, Portugal, the UK and Saudi Arabia. All travel expenses are paid for.

The rate is around £73.50 per hour but this can be slightly flexible for the right person.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Leadership
  • Develop and validate cabling designs for large‑scale data center environments, including leaf‑spine and superspine architectures.
  • Define structured and point‑to‑point cabling standards and best practices for high‑density deployments.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and alignment with project specifications.
• Program Management
  • Plan and manage complex cabling projects involving 20,000+ cables across multiple topologies.
  • Coordinate and oversee multiple teams and partners working in 24×7 shifts to meet aggressive timelines.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Deployment Supervision
  • Lead and supervise partner teams during installation of copper, fiber, and InfiniBand cabling.
  • Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and quality control throughout the deployment process.
  • Monitor progress and resolve technical or operational issues promptly.
• Standards & Best Practices
  • Establish and maintain cabling standards, documentation templates, and operational best practices for large‑scale programs.
  • Drive continuous improvement in deployment methodologies and partner performance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical Expertise
  • Deep knowledge of copper, fiber, and InfiniBand cabling systems.
  • Experience with large‑scale deployments (10,000+ endpoints) and inter‑data‑hall trunking.
  • Proven experience with cabling for large GPU clusters (5,000+ GPUs).
  • Familiarity with major cable providers: Corning, Panduit, CommScope.
• Project Leadership
  • Proven ability to program manage complex cabling projects with multiple teams and vendors.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills to manage 24×7 operations.
  • Work closely with selected partners and lead them through the cabling phase.
  • Define and align cabling, labeling, remediation teams.
  • Manage shifts, team rotation, efficient handover.
  • Communicate and lead operations team leads.
• Attention to Detail
  • Expertise in cable labeling and documentation for large environments.
  • Ability to enforce standards and maintain quality under tight deadlines.
• Mobility
  • Ability to travel across EMEA to lead and supervise the largest cabling programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hyperscale or enterprise data center environments.
• Knowledge of structured cabling standards (TIA/EIA) and best practices.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.