Network Infrastructure Project Manager

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Network Infrastructure Project Manager

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.

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…