Senior Project Manager (Connectivity)

Senior Project Manager – Connectivity (Hyperscaler Data Centres)

Location: London, UK – Travel across Europe and the Middle East

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £100,000–£130,000 per annum

About the Role

We are working on behalf of our client, a specialist technology infrastructure and connectivity organisation, to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of major data centre connectivity projects across the UK and internationally.

This is a key delivery role for an experienced project management professional with a strong background in structured cabling, fibre infrastructure and hyperscale data centre construction. The successful candidate will take ownership of connectivity projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from mobilisation and pre-construction planning through installation, testing, completion and final handover.

Working closely with clients, Project Directors, Operations Managers, subcontractors and site delivery teams, the Senior Project Manager will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with agreed programmes, technical specifications, quality standards and commercial requirements.

Proven experience delivering projects within hyperscale data centre construction environments is essential. Candidates with experience supporting AI infrastructure, high-density computing environments or next-generation data centre deployments will be particularly desirable.

The role is based in London and will involve significant international travel across Europe and the Middle East, depending on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management and Delivery

Take full responsibility for the delivery of connectivity projects from mobilisation and pre-construction through to installation, testing, completion and handover.

Manage structured cabling, fibre and wider connectivity installations within hyperscale data centre construction environments.

Develop and maintain detailed project programmes, delivery plans, installation schedules and key milestone trackers.

Coordinate multiple project workstreams to ensure delivery remains aligned with client requirements and agreed deadlines.

Monitor project progress, productivity, quality and resource utilisation, proactively identifying and resolving delivery issues.

Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contractual obligations.

Manage project risks, dependencies, constraints and changes throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Ensure testing, commissioning, snagging, documentation and final handover activities are completed to the required standards.

Pre-Construction and Planning

Coordinate pre-construction activities to ensure projects are ready for efficient on-site execution.

Review project scopes, technical specifications, drawings and installation requirements, identifying discrepancies and outstanding technical queries.

Work with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to resolve design issues and establish clear delivery requirements.

Plan labour, materials, equipment and subcontractor resources in line with project programmes.

Ensure method statements, risk assessments and relevant site documentation are prepared and approved before work commences.

Establish project reporting processes, installation trackers, testing schedules and document control procedures.

Support the transition from project award and mobilisation through to active site delivery.

Technical Management and Connectivity Infrastructure

Oversee the delivery of structured cabling, copper and fibre infrastructure across large-scale data centre projects.

Ensure installation teams work to the required technical specifications, installation methodologies and quality standards.

Coordinate fibre testing, copper certification, labelling, inspection, testing and completion activities.

Work with technical teams to resolve installation challenges, technical queries and issues affecting project progress.

Maintain oversight of connectivity infrastructure delivery within complex, construction-phase and mission-critical environments.

Ensure project deliverables meet client expectations and are appropriately documented for handover.

Identify opportunities to improve installation processes, delivery efficiency and quality assurance.

Client and Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary point of conta…