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Site Manager (Structured Cabling Projects)

Job Description

Site Manager (Structured Cabling Projects)

Location: Holborn, London

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00-5.00pm

Our client is a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years’ experience and an 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere.

From structured cabling to managed services, their end-to-end services deliver infrastructure that can be completely relied upon. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. They offer a complete solution for business connectivity.

They are a rapidly growing organisation, and finding and retaining the highest caliber of people is fundamental to the success of their business. They work hard to create a challenging, supportive, and satisfying working environment for all employees, and have successfully achieved the Investors in Foundational Award for their commitment to equality, , and in the workplace.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Site Manager will take full responsibility for the completion of small to medium-sized cabling projects or an element of a large project within the Commercial Buildings & Offices environment under the control of a Project Manager.

This role will be site-based in and around London.

What you will be doing as Site Manager:

  • Oversee a team of supervisors and engineers to ensure all cable installations are installed to specification, on time, and meet manufacturer quality standards.
  • Ensure all current Health & Safety requirements are met, carrying out risk assessments, drafting method statements, and ensuring all H&S procedures are followed.
  • Ensure stock is managed in a cost-effective manner and that sufficient materials are always available to ensure efficient installation.
  • Order materials as required.
  • Compile progress reports as required and/or provide information in a logical format to the Project Manager.
  • Carry out quality checks on all works carried out by the cabling engineers and ensure all required quality standards are met.
  • Read and understand all site drawings, updating as work is completed.
  • Attend and document client meetings and ensure all required actions are carried out in a timely manner.
  • Compile, process, and produce documentation as required to meet company and client standards.
  • Draw up patching schedules and ensure timely implementation of any patching requirements.
  • Ensure all required installations are documented as specified.
  • Draw up Operations and Maintenance manuals as required.
  • Assist in any urgent installation works when required.
  • Ensure that project profitability is always maximized.

What we are looking for in a Site Manager:

  • Experience working in the cabling infrastructure industry, specifically within the Data Centres & Commercial Buildings & Offices environment.
  • A good understanding of cabling installation practices – Cat6/Cat6a installations.
  • Good understanding of cabling product sets within the financial sector.
  • Ability to organize teams on a project.
  • Ability to manage and motivate engineers.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and deal with a high workload.
  • A good level of Microsoft knowledge, including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and requirements.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
  • Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programmes
  • Career development and training, including apprenticeships and on-the-job coaching
  • Inclusive workplace culture, with support for and disability
  • Annual performance-related bonus, based on individual and company performance
  • Workplace perks, such as free fruit and a supportive team environment