Network Project Manager/Infrastructure Project Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Network Project Manager to lead a multi-site retail cabling and cabinets rollout, delivering end-to-end network infrastructure improvements.

The role requires hands-on network engineering background and progression into project management, with responsibility for coordinating internal stakeholders and external vendors.

This 18–24 month contract offers a hybrid office setup and expenses-covered travel to site as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on network/infrastructure engineer who progressed into project management.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling, network hardware, and comms cabinet installations.
• Confident managing multiple sites, stakeholders and vendors; ITIL/Prince2/Agile familiarity beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-site retail cabling and communications cabinet programme.
• Oversee site surveys and document existing network layouts and standards-compliant installations.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and third-party vendors; report on progress, risks and issues.
• Maintain accurate cable records and network diagrams for future reference.
• Travel as needed with 3-4 days in office Milton Keynes and 1-2 days working from home.

Skills

Network engineering

Project management

Structured cabling

Network hardware

ITIL

Prince2

Agile

Job description

Network Project Manager/Infrastructure Project Manager
Competitive Day Rate, Inside IR35

18-24 months

Office/Hybrid based

Are you a Project Manager, Infrastructure Project Manager, ex hands-on Network Engineer who has worked your way up into project delivery, looking for an immediately available contract leading a critical multi-site retail infrastructure rollout?

On offer is an end-to-end delivery role where you will take ownership of a programme focused on tidying and re-working structured cabling and installing new communications cabinets across multiple retail locations, coordinating internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver to plan and quality standards.

This well-established organisation provide a range of services to retail stores and banks nationwide. They have offices in Europe, Asia, and America, but operates in almost every country.

In this role you will oversee site surveys and documentation, manage the installation and configuration of comms cabinets and associated hardware, maintain cable data and network diagrams, and proactively manage risks and issues to keep delivery on track.

This role would suit an engineer-to-PM who understands structured cabling and network hardware, stakeholder management, and takes pride in delivering technically detailed projects to a high standard.

The Role:

• Network/ Infrastructure Project Manager delivering a multi-site retail cabling and comms cabinet programme
• Oversee site surveys, documentation of existing network layouts, and standards-compliant installations
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and third-party vendors; report on progress, risks and issues
• Maintain accurate cable records and network diagrams for future reference
• 3-4 days office based in Milton Keynes, 1-2 working from home, limited travel to customer sites (expenses covered when required to travel)
• Estimated project length: 18-24 months

The Person:

• Background as a hands-on network/infrastructure engineer who has progressed into project management
• Strong understanding of structured cabling, network hardware, and comms cabinet installations
• Confident managing multiple sites, stakeholders and vendors; ITIL/Prince2/Agile familiarity beneficial

Reference Number: BBBH279960

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.