Job Description:

Data Centre Cabling Project Coordinator / Project Manager - Market Harborough - Permanent or contract

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Cabling Project Coordinator / Project Manager to oversee and coordinate cabling infrastructure projects within live, operational data centre environments.

The successful candidate must have previous hands-on experience coordinating data centre cabling projects, ideally within active network environments where careful planning, coordination and minimal disruption to existing infrastructure are essential. Occassional travel to sites across Europe is needed.

The role will be responsible for the overall coordination and successful delivery of cabling projects, ensuring that all project activities are properly planned, resources are available, materials are in place and all required documentation and project paperwork are accurate and up to date.

This individual will act as the central point of coordination between project teams, engineers, contractors, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with agreed timescales and requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Management
Oversee the day-to-day coordination and delivery of data centre cabling projects.
Coordinate all project activities, ensuring work is planned and delivered in accordance with agreed programmes and deadlines.
Act as the main point of contact for project-related matters, liaising with internal teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or issues and proactively implement solutions.
Ensure all project activities are properly coordinated within live data centre environments and that disruption to existing network infrastructure is minimised.
Attend project meetings and provide regular progress updates.
Resource & Workforce Management
Ensure sufficient engineering resources are allocated to each project and available when required.
Coordinate engineers, installation teams and subcontractors to ensure work is appropriately planned and delivered.
Monitor resource requirements throughout the project lifecycle and identify any potential shortfalls.
Ensure the workforce has the necessary information, access, equipment and support to complete the work.
Materials & Equipment Coordination
Ensure all required cabling materials, consumables, equipment and tools are identified and available ahead of scheduled works.
Coordinate with procurement teams and suppliers to ensure materials are ordered and delivered on time.
Track material requirements and availability to avoid delays to project delivery.
Identify and resolve any material shortages or supply chain issues.
Project Documentation & Administration
Ensure all project documentation and paperwork is completed, accurate and maintained throughout the project.
Manage and maintain project schedules, trackers, progress reports and resource plans.
Ensure relevant RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), permits, access documentation and change requests are in place where required.
Coordinate installation records, cable schedules, test results, quality documentation and project handover packs.
Ensure all documentation meets client requirements and relevant data centre processes and procedures.
Maintain accurate records of project progress, issues, actions and outstanding works.
Stakeholder & Site Coordination
Liaise with data centre operations teams to coordinate installation activities within live environments.
Coordinate access requirements, work permits and installation windows.
Ensure all works are appropriately scheduled around operational restrictions and change control procedures.
Maintain effective communication between engineers, management, clients and other project stakeholders.
Escalate project risks, issues and blockers in a timely manner.

Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience working within a data centre environment.
Proven experience coordinating data centre cabling and infrastructure projects.
Experience managing or coordinating cabling installations within live, operational network environments.
Previous Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager experience.
Good understanding of structured cabling infrastructure, including fibre optic and copper cabling.
Experience coordinating engineering teams, subcontractors and site resources.
Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and delivery.
Experience managing project documentation, trackers, RAMS and handover paperwork.
Experience coordinating materials, equipment and procurement requirements.
Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple project activities and competing priorities.
A proactive approach to identifying and resolving project issues.

Desirable Experience
Experience delivering large-scale data centre infrastructure or cabling projects.
Knowledge of fibre optic installation, testing, patching and structured cabling standards.
Experience working in hyperscale, colocation or enterprise data centre environments.
Understanding of data centre change management and operational procedures.
Experience using project management tools and reporting systems.
Relevant project management qualifications, such as PRINCE2 or APM.

Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to take ownership of project coordination and ensure that all aspects of delivery are properly managed.

They must be comfortable working in a fast-paced data centre environment, confident communicating with engineers and senior stakeholders, and capable of identifying potential issues before they impact project delivery.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who understands the practicalities of delivering cabling projects in live data centres and can ensure that the right people, materials, documentation and processes are in place to keep projects running smoothly and on schedule.