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Acquisition Manager - Mobile telecoms

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Reading

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

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Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an experienced Acquisition Manager to oversee critical infrastructure acquisition projects in Reading. This hybrid role demands strong leadership, project management skills, and in-depth knowledge of the telecom industry to drive strategic objectives and improve team performance.

Qualifications

Proven experience in acquisition delivery within telecoms.
Strong knowledge of ECC legislation and wayleave management.
Ability to influence and hold suppliers accountable.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end acquisition projects including replacements and upgrades.
Lead supplier performance and ensure financial accountability.
Cultivate a high-performance team culture through coaching and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Experience in telecommunications or infrastructure

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At MBNL, our mission is clear: to deliver maximum value to our shareholders by managing and enhancing the UK’s best mobile network at the lowest possible cost. As the joint venture between EE and Three, two of the UK’s most recognised and innovative mobile operators, we sit at the heart of telecommunications excellence.

We’re now seeking an exceptional Acquisition Manager to join our dynamic Property Team and spearhead the charge in ensuring strategic and operational excellence across acquisition programmes. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week based in our Central Reading office.

As Acquisition Manager, you’ll play a central role in translating our vision into action. Reporting to the Head of Acquisition Services, you’ll be responsible for managing a team that delivers infrastructure acquisition activities—ensuring that projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will also cultivate a high-performance culture, managing key suppliers, improving processes, and delivering sustainable cost savings—while always maintaining a laser focus on customers, execution, and people.

Responsibilities of the Acquisition Manager include:

Own and deliver end-to-end acquisition projects including replacements, relocations, upgrades, and decommissions.
Lead and manage supplier performance and third-party contracts, driving accountability and recovery plans.
Oversee financial performance across CapEx and OpEx, identifying savings and forecasting effectively.
Build a thriving team culture through recruitment, coaching, performance management, and engagement.
Be a key influencer across the business—setting SLAs, sharing feedback, and challenging the status quo.
Serve as a trusted service provider, continuously improving how we meet internal and external customer needs.

The successful Acquisition Manager will have:

An experienced Manager with natural leadership skills and a passion for people development and team excellence
Proven experience in acquisition delivery within the telecoms or infrastructure space
Strong knowledge of ECC legislation, T&C Planning, and wayleave management
Deep understanding of RAN and infrastructure deployment processes
Confidence in holding suppliers accountable and influencing senior stakeholders.
Superb planning, communication, and relationship-building abilities
A proactive mindset with an eye for compliance, continuous improvement, and innovation

To apply for the Acquisition Manager please send your CV to caroline.kennedy@projectpeople.com

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Project Management
Industries
Telecommunications

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