Site Manager (Structured Cabling)

Job Description

Site Manager

Location: London

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000-£50,000

*** Ideal experience would be Construction & Structured Cabling within environments like Data Center, Head Offices, Trading Floors, Healthcare, Education, Retail.

Purpose of the Job

Oversee site activities from a structured cabling perspective on construction projects, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.

Main Assignments

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor risks throughout the project and take corrective actions as required.

Quality Management

• Ensure all works meet or exceed required quality standards.
• Develop and implement quality control plans, monitor deliverables, and address non-conformances.

Communication

• Provide clear, timely updates on progress, risks, and issues.
• Ensure the Project Manager has accurate information to support decision-making.

Team Management

• Lead, motivate, and support engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
• Manage team performance, resolve conflicts, and provide guidance as needed.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and project outcomes.
• Implement best practices to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities & Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of copper and fibre installation systems.
• Skilled in copper and fibre fault finding.
• Competent in the use of Fluke test equipment and LinkWare Live.
• Knowledge of earthing and shielded cabling systems.
• Produce accurate progress reports in Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience producing and managing patching schedules.
• Manage permit control and benchmarking processes.
• Hold SMSTS or equivalent qualification.
• Deliver toolbox talks, PPE inspections, and daily task briefings.
• Conduct weekly health & safety site inspections.
• Prepare and update RAMs.
• Induct and onboard new engineers.
• Review and approve timesheets.
• Hold a valid Manager ECS Card.
• Upload and manage documentation, including “As Built” records.
• Manage multiple teams of engineers across concurrent projects.
• Represent the company in client meetings.

Person Specification

• Proven experience managing large-scale construction or structured cabling projects.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and professional with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build, maintain, and influence relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, dependability, and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Holds SMSTS qualification.
• Holds a valid Manager ECS Card.