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Job Title: Operations Manager - Structured Cabling
Location: London (Sydenham)
Sector: Telecoms, Structured Cabling Systems, Data Cabling - Cat 6
Salary: £90.000 - £110,000 + benefits
Operations Manager - Structured Cabling – The Company:
Our client is an industry leading Telecoms contractor with offices across the M4 corridor from Cardiff to London. The company is able to offer the complete package of Design, Installation and Maintenance of unified structured cabling systems for modern day business connectivity (Cat 5e, 6. 6a) - Internal fitout, and fibre installation/CMS for Smart Buidings, so experience must be in this. With over 20-years’ experience delivering projects in both the public and private sectors, including: Government Departments, Educational establishments, correctional institutions, health care establishments, they have experience in delivering bespoke structured cabling solutions on range of projects in challenging environments.
Operations Manager - Structured Cabling – The role:
Responsible for the overall planning, execution, and delivery of multiple structured cabling projects, ensuring excellence in execution. This role will lead a team of Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineers, whilst managing client relationships, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards, and maintaining profitability.
Responsibilities:

  • To oversee the successful delivery of structured cabling projects from inception to completion, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
  • To lead, mentor, and coordinate project teams including engineers, site supervisors, and subcontractors.
  • To act as primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring satisfaction, clear communication, and efficient handling of change requests or issue
  • To oversee the successful delivery of structured cabling projects from inception to completion, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
    a. Monitoring project budgets, control costs, and reporting on financial performance to Senior Management.
    b. Ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with regulations, health and safety legislation, and industry standards.
    c. Coordinating with our Procurement Team to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
  • To lead, mentor, and coordinate project teams including Project Managers, Data Engineers, Site Managers and subcontractors.
    a. Develop and implement processes to improve operational efficiency, resource allocation, and quality control.
    b. Oversee the preparation of project documentation, including RAMS, progress reports, and handover packs
    Operations Manager - Structured Cabling – The Person:
    Candidates must have:

  • Extensive experience in CAT6 installation as Senior Project Manager or above overseeing multiple sites

  • Experience in structuerd cabling installations on CAT A / CAT B Fitout projects

  • Proficiency in / qualifications in Agile, Prince2, PMP, or similar project management methodology.

  • ECS/CSCS Card

  • Health & Safety qualification (e.g. SSSTS / SMSTS) is desirable.

The role offers an excellent package including life cover, sickness cover, fuel card, vehicle/car alllowance a 7% bonus scheme, life insurance nd more

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