Head of Datacomms - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Head of Datacomms to lead the operational and commercial performance of its datacomms function across a portfolio of live client estates. This hands-on leadership role combines technical expertise in structured cabling and fibre with responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance, client relationships, and live environments.

You will oversee delivery, cost, margins, variations, and change control, while supporting estimates, tenders and technical proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading structured cabling and fibre infrastructure teams.
• Commercial ownership across cost, margin, variations, and change.
• Understanding of JCT contracts and subcontract frameworks.
• Experience leading technical teams and subcontract delivery.
• Strong client-facing presence at senior stakeholder level.
• Knowledge of cabling and installation standards.
• Awareness of adjacent AV, UC, and enterprise network environments.
• Accreditations SMSTS & CNIDP are desirable.
• Manufacturer accreditations (Excel, CommScope, Panduit) and fibre testing credentials advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading structured cabling and fibre delivery across live client environments
• Owning Day 2 works, MACs, remedials, upgrades, and change-controlled activity
• Acting as the senior technical authority for complex delivery issues
• Overseeing blown fibre systems from route planning through to testing
• Setting and maintaining high installation and workmanship standards
• Reviewing testing, certification, as-built documentation, and technical submissions
• Managing project cost, margin, variations, and commercial exposure
• Supporting estimates, tenders, technical proposals, and new opportunities
• Working with JCT and subcontract frameworks across live projects
• Leading engineers, site teams, and specialist subcontractors
• Building trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and main contractors
• Coordinating with adjacent AV, UC, and network infrastructure teams

Skills

Structured cabling

Fibre infrastructure

Commercial ownership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Standards knowledge

AV/UC/network awareness

Tools

Excel

CommScope

Panduit

Fibre testing

Job description

Join a specialist provider of IP-based technology and infrastructure solutions, delivering high-quality projects backed by extensive industry experience and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and reliable project delivery.

This company is seeking a Head of Datacomms to lead the operational and commercial performance of its datacomms function across a portfolio of high-profile commercial estates. This hands-on leadership role combines technical expertise in structured cabling and fibre infrastructure with responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance, client relationships, and live operational environments.

Responsibilities:

• Leading structured cabling and fibre delivery across live client environments
• Owning Day 2 works, MACs, remedials, upgrades, and change-controlled activity
• Acting as the senior technical authority for complex delivery issues
• Overseeing blown fibre systems from route planning through to testing
• Setting and maintaining high installation and workmanship standards
• Reviewing testing, certification, as-built documentation, and technical submissions
• Managing project cost, margin, variations, and commercial exposure
• Supporting estimates, tenders, technical proposals, and new opportunities
• Working with JCT and subcontract frameworks across live projects
• Leading engineers, site teams, and specialist subcontractors
• Building trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and main contractors
• Coordinating with adjacent AV, UC, and network infrastructure teams

Skills/Must Have:

• This role would suit an experienced leader from a structured cabling, datacomms, fibre, or physical network infrastructure background who has progressed beyond pure project delivery and can take genuine ownership of a function.
• Senior experience across structured cabling and fibre infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of blown fibre systems and live environment delivery
• Commercial ownership across cost, margin, variations, and change
• Understanding of construction and subcontract mechanisms, ideally JCT
• Experience leading technical teams and subcontract delivery
• Strong client-facing presence at senior stakeholder level
• Knowledge of relevant cabling and installation standards
• Awareness of adjacent AV, UC, and enterprise network environments
• Essential Accreditations SMSTS & CNIDP
• Manufacturer accreditations across platforms such as Excel, CommScope, or Panduit would be advantageous, alongside fibre testing and certification credentials.

Benefits:

• This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of an established technical function rather than simply inherit a project portfolio.
• The business is looking for someone who can raise standards, strengthen commercial performance, develop the team, and shape how the function evolves over the coming years.
• For the right individual, there is a clear pathway toward a Director-level position around the £90,000 mark.

Salary:

• The successful candidate will have a clear opportunity to progress into a Director-level role, with earning potential of around £90,000.