Acquisition Delivery Manager - Telecoms

Project People; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobile network joint venture in the UK is seeking an Acquisition Delivery Manager in Oxford. This hybrid role requires strong property knowledge and telecoms experience, with responsibilities including managing supplier performance and overseeing site acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have a background in telecoms ADC projects and stakeholder engagement. MBNL promotes an inclusive work environment and offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an Operator, Managed Service Supplier or Small Works Contractor Environment.
• Ability to manage supplier performance and deal with site-specific issues.
• Strong understanding of acquisition processes in telecoms.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of third-party suppliers for site acquisitions.
• Develop solutions for site-specific issues and ensure satisfactory delivery.
• Initiate continuous improvement across acquisition processes.

Skills

Property knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Telecoms experience

Experience in running / delivering telecoms ADC projects

Education

Property related qualifications (e.g. RICS or CAAV)

Tools

Sitetracker

Job description

Acquisition Delivery Manager

Reading - Hybrid-working

At MBNL, our mission is clear: Managing the Mobile Infrastructure to Enable Digital Britain. As the UK's largest network‑sharing joint venture, we are at the forefront of industry transformation, delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of connectivity.

This role sits in the Acquisition Delivery Team, part of the Property & Legal department which is accountable for acquisition, estate management and implementation of property and planning strategies across the shared and unilateral network property portfolio, ensuring partners & suppliers adhere to agreed guidelines when undertaking work or upgrades on the property estate, initially focused on the front‑end acquisition in terms of identifying and delivering a new shared site post NTQ

As an Acquisition Delivery Manager, you will work closely with the Asset Delivery Team, Design, Build, Transmission and wider Property and Legal teams and other departments to deliver acquisition requirements. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Central Reading office.

What you will do:

• Be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of third‑party suppliers and work with other functional teams to deliver the acquisition of replacement sites, specifically managing the front end site selection
• Work with the nominated Commercial Lead to manage supplier performance.
• Deal with ad hoc site‑specific issues.
• Understand any issues, develop potential solution(s), and ensure the delivery to a satisfactory conclusion, using a variety of means, including visiting sites / landlords where necessary.
• Take initiative for continuous improvement across acquisition processes, guidance documentation, and capabilities.
• Ensure data integrity and reporting internally and to shareholders.

What we are looking for:

• Property knowledge
• Experience in running / delivering telecoms ADC projects.
• Have worked in an Operator, Managed Service Supplier or Small Works Contractor Environment
• Telecoms experience.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management Experience

Nice to have:

• Property related qualifications, e.g. RICS or CAAV membership or comparable experience.
• Experience with Sitetracker, training will be provided.

MBNL - building strength through inclusion.

At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers.

We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part‑time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited.

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.