Project Manager

Role: Project Manager – Data Centre Fibre & Connectivity

Location: Portugal- travel within Norway required

Salary: Competitive 1-year FTC, with possible conversion to permanent role

Department: Connectivity/Telecoms

We’re representing a turnkey data centre solutions provider that delivers design, build, connectivity, managed services, and facilities management – all under one roof. Known for their end-to-end capabilities and precision delivery, they support some of the world’s largest names in the data centre sector across the UK and Europe.

As they continue to scale their operations globally, they’re seeking Project Managers to lead the delivery of high-performance fibre and connectivity infrastructure projects. You’ll play a key role in maintaining operational excellence from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading fibre and structured cabling project delivery across mission-critical environments
• Acting as the primary interface between clients, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams
• Ensuring health & safety compliance across all activities, promoting a strong safety-first culture
• Supporting pre-construction planning, installation methodology, and commercial review
• Managing subcontractor performance and resolving delivery challenges as they arise
• Providing regular internal and client-facing project reports using standardised tools and templates
• Overseeing scheduling, documentation, variation management, and risk registers
• Working closely with commercial and procurement teams to support profitable delivery
• Offering leadership and guidance to project teams on-site, ensuring clarity and accountability
• Championing continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience managing fibre/connectivity projects (ideally in data centres or critical environments)
• Strong understanding of structured cabling, optical fibre, and related technologies
• Experience leading teams and coordinating subcontractors across multi-site or EMEA projects
• Effective communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and other project tools
• Commercial awareness, including cost control and contract variation handling
• Flexibility to travel across the UK and Europe as required

Nice to have (not essential)

• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, Prince2)
• CDCPM or relevant data centre credentials
• SMSTS / IOSH / ECS card (or local equivalent)
• Technical background in engineering, M&E, or telecoms
• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or end clients in data centre environments