Network Project Manager

Network Project Manager - Barrow-in-Furness (5 days on site) - £612 per day inside IR35 - 3 months

This position requires a candidate with a Senior Network Engineer skillset, with experience in structured cabling and containment, network infrastructure and it’s components and on-site implementation tasks. High levels of documentation skills in producing Low Level Design and a hands-on attitude are also required.

You will lead the technical design, coordination, and delivery of on-site network infrastructure projects. This role focuses heavily on physical network environments, including comms rooms, structured cabling, copper and fibre containment, and the implementation of enterprise-grade Cisco networking solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on experience across network hardware, storage platforms, UPS systems, and broader infrastructure components required to build and support resilient IT environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, planning, and on-site implementation of network infrastructure projects.

• Oversee comms room layouts, rack design, patching schemes, cable management and end to end structured cabling requirements (copper and fibre).

• Produce and maintain High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD), installation standards, and technical documentation.

• Provide technical assurance across containment design, labelling, pathways, and compliance with site installation best practices.

• Assist engineers in configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting Cisco network equipment (switching, routing, wireless, firewalls).

• Support integration of storage platforms, SAN/NAS equipment, and associated networking.

• Plan and coordinate UPS installations, power requirements, and resilience considerations in line with site design.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and security teams to ensure seamless delivery of infrastructure solutions.

• Conduct on-site assessments, surveys, and hardware audits to validate designs and implement improvements.

• Ensure solutions align with operational, security, and compliance standards.

• Liaise effectively with 3rd parties and suppliers, working with them to produce quotes and manage deliverables.

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong technical background in enterprise network infrastructure and on-site implementation.

• Deep understanding of structured cabling (Cat5e/6/6a), fibre types, termination standards, containment, and patching systems.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco switching and routing technologies (IOS/NX-OS environments).

• Working knowledge of wireless technologies, VLANs, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, and network segmentation.

• Experience working with storage systems (SAN/NAS) and their connectivity requirements.

• Familiarity with UPS technologies, power distribution, and environmental considerations for comms rooms.

• Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, rack elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions on-site.

• SC clearance mandatory.

Desirable

• Experience in secure or regulated environments (defence, government, critical national infrastructure).

• Knowledge of ITSM processes (ServiceNow or similar).

• Understanding of datacentre standards and best practices (cooling, redundancy, monitoring).

• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Server+, or vendor specific cabling accreditation.

This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed.