Information Technology Project Manager

TGS International Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead smart buildings and ICT infrastructure projects across high-profile commercial environments. From pre-construction and design development through installation, commissioning and handover, you will manage diverse tech stacks including structured cabling, fibre, networks, security, AV and IoT.

You will coordinate design, procurement, subcontractors and on-site resources, manage budgets and P&L, and ensure timely delivery

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing ICT, structured cabling, smart building or technology infrastructure projects.
• 5+ years in a similar Project Manager role.
• Good understanding of copper and fibre structured cabling systems.
• Experience managing patching, WAP installations and related network infrastructure.
• Full project lifecycle from pre-construction to handover.
• Experience managing subcontractors and installation teams.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and P&L awareness.
• Experience with testing, commissioning, quality control and project documentation.
• Experience with security systems, AV, IoT or wired/wireless networks is advantageous.
• Favourable qualifications include PRINCE2, APM, CTPM, SMSTS or ECS; relevant project experience is key.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from bid stage through to completion and handover.
• Developing and managing project programmes, milestones and delivery schedules.
• Coordinating design development, procurement, materials and site resources.
• Managing structured cabling, network and smart building installations.
• Overseeing subcontractors and installation teams on site.
• Managing project budgets, cash flow, valuations and overall commercial performance.
• Accountable for project P&L and ensuring margins are met.
• Collaborating with clients, main contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Coordinating testing and commissioning, including fibre and copper tests.
• Managing project documentation, O&M information and as-built records.
• Supporting pre-sales with programme, resource and operational input.
• Leading handovers and transition to support/maintenance teams.
• Maintaining health, safety and site compliance throughout.

Skills

Project management

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Pre-construction

Education

PRINCE2 certification

APM qualification

SMSTS certification

Tools

Structured cabling tools

Network testing gear

Job description

Role: Project Manager - Smart Buildings & ICT Infrastructure

Location: London, Zones 1-2

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + benefits

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time / On-Site

We are working with an established technology integrator delivering complex smart building and ICT infrastructure projects across some of London's most high-profile commercial environments.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Project Manager to take responsibility for projects from pre-construction and design development through to installation, commissioning and final handover.

The role covers a range of technologies including structured cabling, fibre and copper infrastructure, wired and wireless networks, security systems, AV and IoT solutions.

What you'll be doing

• Managing projects from bid stage and pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Developing and managing project programmes, key milestones and delivery schedules
• Coordinating design development, procurement, materials and site resources
• Managing structured cabling, network and wider smart building technology installations
• Overseeing subcontractors, technical teams and installation resource on site
• Managing project budgets, cash flow, valuations and overall commercial performance
• Holding responsibility for project P&L and ensuring work is delivered within agreed margins
• Working closely with clients, main contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders
• Coordinating testing and commissioning, including fibre and copper testing requirements
• Managing project documentation, O&M information and as-built records
• Supporting pre-sales and bid teams with programme, resource and operational input
• Leading project handovers and ensuring a smooth transition into support and maintenance teams
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and site compliance throughout delivery

What we're looking for

• Strong experience managing ICT, structured cabling, smart building or technology infrastructure projects
• Ideally 5+ years' experience within a similar Project Manager position
• Good understanding of copper and fibre structured cabling systems
• Experience managing patching, WAP installations and associated network infrastructure
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to handover
• Experience managing subcontractors and technical installation teams
• Strong commercial awareness, including budgets, project costs, variations and P&L
• Good understanding of testing, commissioning, quality control and project documentation
• Experience across security systems, AV, IoT or wired and wireless networks would be advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM, CTPM, SMSTS or ECS would also be beneficial, although strong relevant project experience will be the key consideration.