Head of Structured Cabling

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Head of Structured Cabling to oversee the design and delivery of structured cabling systems for data centres. This pivotal role involves managing technical teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving project success through strategic oversight. Candidates should have extensive experience in cabling design and project leadership, combined with a solid technical background in telecommunications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in structured cabling design and delivery.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in large-scale data centres.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of structured cabling on data centre projects.
• Define cabling strategy and standards per industry best practices.
• Manage structured cabling scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Structured cabling design

Team management

Project management

Technical leadership

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications

Job description

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Job Title: Head of Structured Cabling – Data Centre Projects

Location: London - Hybrid

Reports To: Director of Technical Services

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:

One of our clients are looking for an experienced and technically proficient Head of Structured Cabling to lead the design, deployment, and quality assurance of structured cabling systems across high-performance data centre projects. This role is pivotal to ensuring the integrity, reliability, and scalability of the digital infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Oversight & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of structured cabling systems on hyperscale and enterprise-level data centre projects.
• Define structured cabling strategy, architecture, and standards in line with industry best practices (TIA/EIA, BICSI).
• Manage the structured cabling scope, budget, schedule, and quality across multiple concurrent projects.

Design & Technical Leadership

• Oversee the development of cabling design packages, including backbone, horizontal, and containment layouts.
• Review and approve design documentation including floor plans, rack elevations, single-line diagrams, and bill of materials.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, technical specifications, and local/national standards.

Team & Contractor Management

• Lead and coordinate internal engineering teams, design consultants, and installation contractors.
• Evaluate and select structured cabling vendors and technologies based on performance, scalability, and lifecycle cost.
• Manage on-site QA/QC processes including cable testing, labelling, and certification procedures.

Project Interface & Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for structured cabling with clients, design teams, and general contractors.
• Interface with mechanical, electrical, security, and IT system teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Support commissioning, handover, and operations teams with documentation and system walkthroughs.
• Monitor emerging technologies (e.g., high-density fiber, MPO/MTP systems, intelligent cabling) and implement relevant innovations.
• Develop and maintain structured cabling design and installation standards for internal and external teams.
• Lead lessons learned and post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in structured cabling design and delivery, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering structured cabling systems in large-scale data centres or mission-critical environments.
• Deep knowledge of standards such as ANSI/TIA-568, TIA-942, ISO/IEC 11801, and BICSI best practices.
• Strong experience with fiber optic and copper cabling systems, cable management, pathways, and containment systems.
• Skilled in interpreting CAD drawings, cable schedules, and rack layouts.