Head of Datacomms - Systems Integrator

Join a specialist provider of IP-based technology and infrastructure solutions, delivering high-quality projects backed by extensive industry experience and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and reliable project delivery.

This company is seeking a Head of Datacomms to lead the operational and commercial performance of its datacomms function across a portfolio of high-profile commercial estates. This hands-on leadership role combines technical expertise in structured cabling and fibre infrastructure with responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance, client relationships, and live operational environments.

Responsibilities:

• Leading structured cabling and fibre delivery across live client environments
• Owning Day 2 works, MACs, remedials, upgrades, and change-controlled activity
• Acting as the senior technical authority for complex delivery issues
• Overseeing blown fibre systems from route planning through to testing
• Setting and maintaining high installation and workmanship standards
• Reviewing testing, certification, as-built documentation, and technical submissions
• Managing project cost, margin, variations, and commercial exposure
• Supporting estimates, tenders, technical proposals, and new opportunities
• Working with JCT and subcontract frameworks across live projects
• Leading engineers, site teams, and specialist subcontractors
• Building trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and main contractors
• Coordinating with adjacent AV, UC, and network infrastructure teams

Skills/Must Have:

• This role would suit an experienced leader from a structured cabling, datacomms, fibre, or physical network infrastructure background who has progressed beyond pure project delivery and can take genuine ownership of a function.
• Senior experience across structured cabling and fibre infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of blown fibre systems and live environment delivery
• Commercial ownership across cost, margin, variations, and change
• Understanding of construction and subcontract mechanisms, ideally JCT
• Experience leading technical teams and subcontract delivery
• Strong client-facing presence at senior stakeholder level
• Knowledge of relevant cabling and installation standards
• Awareness of adjacent AV, UC, and enterprise network environments
• Essential Accreditations SMSTS & CNIDP
• Manufacturer accreditations across platforms such as Excel, CommScope, or Panduit would be advantageous, alongside fibre testing and certification credentials.

Benefits:

• This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of an established technical function rather than simply inherit a project portfolio.
• The business is looking for someone who can raise standards, strengthen commercial performance, develop the team, and shape how the function evolves over the coming years.
• For the right individual, there is a clear pathway toward a Director-level position around the £90,000 mark.

Salary:

• The successful candidate will have a clear opportunity to progress into a Director-level role, with earning potential of around £90,000.

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