Network Infrastructure Project Manager

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ACEDA is a growing engineering business delivering Fire & Security, Electrical & Instrumentation, and Network Infrastructure solutions to customers across the UK.

Our success is built on the expertise of our people, strong customer relationships and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. With ambitious plans for continued growth over the next two years, we are looking for talented people who want to grow with us, develop their careers and play an important role in our future.

We are seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Project Manager to join our growing team and oversee the successful delivery of structured cabling and fibre optic infrastructure projects.

This is a varied role involving the management of projects from initial handover through to completion and final client sign-off. You will be responsible for coordinating engineering resources, managing subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring project costs, maintaining client relationships and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Projects will include structured cabling, fibre optic installations, containment systems, cabinet installations, network equipment installation and associated passive infrastructure across a range of commercial, industrial, education, healthcare and public sector environments.

Working closely with customers, contractors, consultants, engineers and internal teams, you will play a key role in delivering successful projects while supporting ACEDA’s continued growth.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied project portfolio within a growing engineering business, where your technical knowledge, commercial awareness and project management skills can make a real difference.

You will:

• Manage structured cabling and fibre optic projects from handover through to completion.
• Take ownership of project planning, programming, resources, budgets and commercial performance.
• Work with a wide range of customers, contractors, suppliers and engineering teams.
• Provide leadership and support to engineers and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered effectively.
• Help maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and customer service.
• Contribute to improving project delivery processes and supporting the continued growth of ACEDA’s Network Infrastructure division.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage network infrastructure projects from contract award through to completion and handover, ensuring delivery is safe, on time and within budget.
• Develop project programmes, coordinate engineering resources, subcontractors and suppliers, and monitor progress, risks and corrective actions.
• Manage project variations, additional works, documentation, testing, certification and final handover.
• Attend project meetings, resolve issues and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, labour, materials and overall profitability, reporting financial performance to senior management.
• Coordinate procurement and review supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure value for money.
• Manage variations and additional works, supporting cost forecasting, financial reporting and resource planning.

Technical Management

• Provide technical guidance to engineers and review drawings, cable schedules, specifications and installation requirements.
• Ensure structured cabling and fibre optic installations meet relevant industry standards, manufacturer requirements and project specifications.
• Oversee testing, certification and technical documentation, including copper certification and fibre testing where required.
• Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and support quality, warranty and certification requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Act as a key customer contact, providing regular progress updates and managing expectations throughout project delivery.
• Identify and resolve issues proactively, ensuring professional communication and high standards of customer service.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

• Ensure projects comply with company HSEQ procedures, relevant legislation, CDM Regulations and client site requirements.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work, and ensure engineers and subcontractors follow required procedures.
• Carry out site inspections and quality checks, ensuring incidents are reported and appropriate records are maintained.
• Support audits and promote a positive health and safety culture across all projects.
• Plan and allocate workloads, coordinate engineering resources and oversee subcontractor performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and technical support to engineers, identifying training and development needs.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, toolbox talks and manufacturer training requirements.
• Promote teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement across project delivery.

Compliance & Project Documentation

• Maintain accurate project records using company systems, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures and industry standards.
• Ensure testing results, certification reports, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, handover packs and warranty documentation are completed accurately.
• Maintain records of project progress, costs, variations and customer communications, supporting internal and external audits where required.

What we’re looking for

We are keen to hear from experienced project management professionals who have a background in structured cabling, fibre optics or network infrastructure and are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of projects within a growing engineering business.

You may currently be working as a Network Infrastructure Project Manager, Structured Cabling Project Manager, Data Cabling Project Manager, Fibre Optic Project Manager or in a similar role within the telecommunications, IT infrastructure or electrical installation sectors.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience managing structured cabling, fibre optic or network infrastructure projects.
• Good knowledge of structured cabling systems, fibre installations, testing and certification.
• Experience coordinating engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong project planning, organisational and commercial skills, including budget management and cost control.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and cable schedules.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, CDM Regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, customer relationship management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of leading and motivating a team.
• Competent IT skills and a full UK driving licence.

It would be advantageous if you also have experience in some of the following areas:

• Managing complex projects involving fibre optics, containment, cabinets and network equipment.
• Fibre and copper testing, certification and manufacturer warranty requirements.
• Working with principal contractors and clients across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education or public sector environments.
• Managing subcontractors, preparing cost forecasts and handling project variations.
• Relevant project management or health and safety qualifications.
• Using job management systems such as Simpro.

You’ll thrive at ACEDA if you are:

• Organised and accountable, able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of budgets, costs and profitability.
• Customer focused, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A confident leader who can coordinate teams and support engineers.
• Proactive and solutions focused, with a commitment to quality and safe working practices.
• Collaborative and motivated to take responsibility, develop your career and contribute to a growing business.

What we offer

At ACEDA, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We want to create an environment where people feel valued, supported and able to develop their careers.

In return for your experience and commitment, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage a varied portfolio of network infrastructure projects across different sectors.
• Take ownership of project delivery and contribute directly to business performance.
• Work alongside experienced engineering and project teams.
• Develop your technical, commercial and leadership skills.
• Access relevant training and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute ideas and help improve the way we deliver projects.
• Build long-term career opportunities as ACEDA continues to grow.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the Right to Work in the UK.

ACEDA is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to ensuring that recruitment and selection decisions are based on skills, qualifications, experience, capability and suitability for the role. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will make reasonable adjustments where appropriate to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

If you haven’t heard from us within 7 working days, please accept that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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