Project Manager (Data Cabling)

Digital Waffle; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Waffle is seeking a Structured Cabling Project Manager to oversee the delivery of IT infrastructure projects across various sectors such as data centres and commercial buildings. This role demands excellent leadership skills, technical expertise in structured cabling, and a hands-on approach to project management. With a competitive salary, annual car allowance, and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity offers strong internal progression and the chance to work on flagship projects across Europe.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Enhanced company benefits package

Opportunities to work on flagship infrastructure projects across Europe

Strong internal progression and development pathway

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' project management experience in structured/data cabling.
• Hands-on background in installation, testing, and delivery.
• Proven track record delivering structured cabling projects.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of all services delivered across assigned projects.
• Drive project lifecycle from design development to completion.
• Act as the lead interface between the business and client.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Risk Management

Education

ECS/CSCS Black or Gold Card

PRINCE2 or equivalent

CNCI / CNIT / CTPM / CDCTP or equivalent

Tools

Fluke Linkware

Visio

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

London

Permanent

Structured Cabling

BBBH1420_1751651390

Louis Taylor

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Job Title: Structured Cabling Project Manager
Location: UK-wide (with national/international travel as required)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Benefits
Industry: IT Construction / Structured Cabling / Data Infrastructure
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in
structured/data cabling to lead the delivery of IT infrastructure projects across a diverse range of environments, including hyperscale data centres, distribution centres, retail estates, hospitals, commercial buildings, construction sites, and student accommodation.
This is a technical and leadership-driven position requiring a hands-on individual capable of managing projects from pre-construction design and planning through to final commissioning and client handover.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Ownership & Delivery
● Take full ownership of all services delivered across assigned projects.

● Serve as the first point of contact for clients, fostering excellent working relationships
and ensuring complete satisfaction.

● Drive project lifecycle from design development to completion and handover.

● Plan and manage delivery resources including engineering labour, materials, tools,
and third-party suppliers.

● Monitor and control project timelines, risk management plans, deliverables, and
change requests.

Client & Commercial Interface
● Act as the lead interface between the business and client for design, commercial,
and operational matters.

● Maintain a strong focus on project P&L - manage budgets, cost reports, and
forecasts.

● Issue monthly internal financial summaries and client progress reports.

● Produce all required project documentation, including method statements, handover
packs, and commissioning certificates.

Technical Scope (Structured Cabling)
● Oversee full IT Construction fit-out of Data Halls and commercial spaces.

● Manage cabinet/rack build, secure anchoring, earthing, and alignment.

● Supervise installation of copper (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7) and fibre (OM4, OS2,
MPO/MTP) backbone and horizontal cabling infrastructure.

● Lead patching, termination, looming, and labelling in line with ISO/IEC and TIA/EIA
standards.

● Manage active equipment installation (switches, servers, patch panels, PDUs,
GPUs/CPUs).

● Direct testing and commissioning (Fluke DTX/DSX, OTDR, OLTS), documentation,
and quality assurance for handover.

Health, Safety, and Compliance
● Ensure project teams comply with HSE regulations, RAMS, and site-specific
protocols.

● Implement and uphold Quality Assurance measures and company-wide H&S
policies.

● Oversee all site-based activity to ensure white space cleanliness, anti-static controls,
and pathway integrity.

Environments Covered:
● Hyperscale Data Centres (Greenfield and live environments)

● Distribution Centres & Logistics Facilities

● Retail & Hospitality Sites

● New Build Student Accommodation

● Healthcare Environments / Hospitals

● Construction Sites (Cat A/B Fit-outs)

● Commercial Offices & Smart Buildings

Required Qualifications & Experience:
Technical/Professional Experience
● Minimum 5 years' project management experience in structured/data cabling or ICT
infrastructure environments.

● Proven track record delivering structured cabling projects across varying verticals.

● Hands-on background ("from the tools") in installation, testing, and delivery.

● Extensive knowledge of cabling standards and white space infrastructure within data
centres.

Qualifications
● ECS/CSCS Black or Gold Card

● SSSTS / SMSTS (Essential for live site management)

● CNCI / CNIT / CTPM / CDCTP or equivalent data infrastructure certifications

● PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification (preferred)

● IOSH/NEBOSH (desirable)

IT Skills
● Familiarity with Fluke Linkware, Visio/AutoCAD (for drawings), and MS Project

● Understanding of BMS, access control, smart technologies (desirable)

Additional Requirements
● Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

● Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability.

● Willingness to travel nationally and occasionally internationally as required.

● Valid UK driving license.

What's in it for you:
● Competitive base salary (£50,000-£55,000)

● £6,000 annual car allowance

● Enhanced company benefits package

● Opportunities to work on flagship infrastructure projects across Europe

● Strong internal progression and development pathway

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