Information Communication Technology Project Manager

Role: Project Manager - Smart Buildings and Technology

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per year

Job type: Full time / permanent; 4 days on site or in office, 1 day WFH

We're recruiting for a digital buildings specialist with 40 years of experience in the built environment. Starting as a hands-on cabling business, it has developed into an integrated provider of ICT infrastructure, wired and wireless networks, electronic security, audio visual systems and IoT/OT technologies. Its customers include building owners, landlords, occupiers, developers and main and fit-out contractors, with projects spanning corporate workplaces, financial services, airports, hospitality, residential and healthcare environments.

The business combines design, installation, systems integration and ongoing support, with its own software tools bringing building information and operational data together. Having marked its 40th anniversary in 2026, its current direction is towards fully connected digital buildings that improve security, operational efficiency and occupant experience. It is also a founding member of the Digital Buildings Council. For this London role, the appeal is ownership of construction-led technology projects with access to specialists across several technical disciplines and involvement throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll be doing

• Support bids with practical input on delivery methods, resources, programme requirements and preliminary costs, helping the team make clear and achievable commitments.
• Review the scope and contract at mobilisation, identifying gaps between the tender, design and customer requirements and agreeing how these will be managed.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, procurement schedules and key milestones, coordinating your activities with main contractors and the wider construction sequence.
• Manage design development and technical coordination for ICT cabling, networks and associated smart building packages, drawing on security, LAN and AV specialists as required.
• Lead installation teams and subcontractors, planning labour and materials and monitoring progress, workmanship and adherence to the agreed scope.
• Take ownership of project financial performance, including cash flow forecasts, valuations, applications, variations and monthly cost and progress reporting.
• Act as the main project contact for the client, attending meetings, resolving requests and escalating decisions when scope, cost or programme expectations change.
• Maintain site-specific risk assessments and working methods, oversee quality inspections and ensure the team understands the project's safety and testing requirements.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and client witness activities, checking results and records against both customer acceptance criteria and manufacturer requirements.
• Manage snagging, as-built drawings, O&M information and handover to support teams, then capture lessons learned to improve future project delivery.

What you'll bring

• At least five years' relevant practical experience, including successful management of technology installation projects within active construction or commercial fit-out environments.
• Experience delivering copper and fibre ICT cabling, patching and wireless access point installations, with an understanding of associated containment and network infrastructure.
• A clear understanding of the construction project lifecycle, including design development, submittals, installation, inspection, testing, commissioning and handover.
• The commercial ability to manage budgets, forecasts, valuations and variations, and to explain project financial performance at review meetings.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and technical teams, managing programmes and working productively with main contractors, consultants and client representatives.
• ECS and SMSTS, plus a recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM or CTPM, and a full, clean driving licence.
• Familiarity with Fluke/OTDR testing and LinkWare or comparable software, including turning test information into accurate client handover records.
• Strong MS Office and communication skills, together with the discipline to maintain project records and raise issues before deadlines are compromised.
• An understanding of AV, electronic security, IoT or wired and wireless network integration would be useful; First Aid and IPAF/PASMA are also advantageous.