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Our client is seeking an experienced Cabling Consultant to lead the design, program management, and execution of large-scale, complex cabling deployments in data center environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in copper, fiber, and InfiniBand cabling systems, as well as proven leadership in managing multi-team operations for projects involving 20,000+ endpoints and large GPU clusters (5,000+ GPUs). You will be responsible for designing standards, building best practices, and supervising partners to ensure high-quality, efficient deployment of structured and point-to-point cabling infrastructures across multiple data halls. This role can be based anywhere in UK but does require extensive travel to: Nordics, France, Portugal, UK, Saudi. All travel expenses are paid for. The rate is around £73.50 per hour but this can be slightly flexible for the right person. Key Responsibilities * Design Leadership o Develop and validate cabling designs for large-scale data center environments, including leaf-spine and superspine architectures. o Define structured and point-to-point cabling standards and best practices for high-density deployments. o Ensure compliance with industry standards and alignment with project specifications. * Program Management o Plan and manage complex cabling projects involving 20,000+ cables across multiple topologies. o Coordinate and oversee multiple teams and partners working in 24x7 shifts to meet aggressive timelines. o Manage project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies. * Deployment Supervision o Lead and supervise partner teams during installation of copper, fiber, and InfiniBand cabling. o Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and quality control throughout the deployment process. o Monitor progress and resolve technical or operational issues promptly. * Standards & Best Practices o Establish and maintain cabling standards, documentation templates, and operational best practices for large-scale programs. o Drive continuous improvement in deployment methodologies and partner performance. Required Skills & Experience * Technical Expertise o Deep knowledge of copper, fiber, and InfiniBand cabling systems. o Experience with large-scale deployments (10,000+ endpoints) and inter-data hall trunking. o Proven experience with cabling for large GPU clusters (5,000+ GPUs). o Familiarity with major cable providers: Corning, Panduit, CommScope. * Project Leadership o Proven ability to program manage complex cabling projects with multiple teams and vendors. o Strong organizational and communication skills to manage 24x7 operations. o Work closely with selected partner and lead them trough cabling phase o Work on definition and alignment of cabling, labelling, remediation teams o Management of shifts, teams rotation, efficient handower o Communication and lead of operations team leads * Attention to Detail o Expertise in cable labeling and documentation for large environments. o Ability to enforce standards and maintain quality under tight deadlines. * Mobility o Ability to travel across EMEA to lead and supervise the largest cabling programs. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in hyperscale or enterprise data center environments. * Knowledge of structured cabling standards (TIA/EIA) and best practices. * PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.