Assistant Project Manager

Clarke Telecom; Newbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom infrastructure provider in Newbury is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Vodafone Programme team. This full-time role involves overseeing design and post-build activities across telecom infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the mobile telecoms industry, advanced IT skills, and excellent communication capabilities. This position requires a driven individual who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mobile telecoms industry.
• Familiarity with telecoms design dependencies.
• Strong IT skills, especially with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Own monitoring and reporting on Design and Post-Build activities.
• Work with the Design Lead and Senior PM to deliver approvals.
• Manage internal and external suppliers and liaise with teams.
• Maintain accurate data across internal/client systems.

Skills

Mobile telecoms experience

Telecoms design dependencies

Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Process management

Education

Project Management qualification

Tools

Sitetracker

Sitelopedia

Remedy

Siterra

Job description

❗Vacancy currently open to internal Clarke employees only ❗

📍 UK (Office-based with some flexibility) | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week

Clarke is seeking a driven and highly organised Assistant Project Manager to support the Vodafone Programme team in delivering design and post-build activities across telecom infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with telecoms experience, strong coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will report to the Senior Project Manager and take ownership of monitoring, driving, and reporting on defined parts of the Vodafone programme. Initially, your will be on Design and Post-Build processes, including managing site design delivery plans, driving approvals, and ensuring timely handover of completed sites. You’ll liaise with internal teams, external suppliers, and client contacts to keep projects moving and meet agreed SLAs.

Location

This role is predominantly office-based at our Newbury location, where most of the Vodafone Programme team operates.

Apply as soon as possible – interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and this vacancy may close than the stated deadline.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Delivery: Own day-to-day monitoring and reporting on Design and Post-Build activities, ensuring milestones are met.
• Design Management: Work with the Design Lead and Senior PM to deliver GA, DD, and dependencies through to client approval.
• Post-Build Handover: Drive INC process and ensure timely completion of redlines and as-built drawings.
• Client Engagement: Attend client calls, report on progress and blockers, and deliver against baseline plans for key milestones.
• Supplier Coordination: Manage internal and external suppliers, organise calls, and liaise with Design and Operations teams.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate data across internal and client systems (Site Tracker, Sitelopedia, Remedy, Siterra).
• Finance & Compliance: Ensure finance-impacting tasks are completed accurately and activities have proper commercial cover.
• Governance: Ensure all tasks comply with Clarke and client guidance.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in mobile telecoms industry, including ownership of Design and Build activities.
• Strong familiarity with telecoms design dependencies.
• Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Office).
• Experience managing and developing efficient processes.

Desirable

• Valid Project Management qualification.
• Familiarity with customer tools and systems (Sitetracker, Sitelopedia, Remedy, Siterra).

Skills & Attributes

• Strong ownership and ability to influence others.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Highly organised, methodical, and able to manage conflicting priorities.
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting demands.
• Team player and role model for Clarke’s values: Bold, United, Trusted.
• Passion and drive to improve.

Please note: Clarke Telecom does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the legal right to work and be fully compliant to work in the UK.

About Us

Clarke Telecom is a leading provider of end-to-end wireless telecoms network infrastructure services. We manage every aspect of a project, ensuring that each site is optimised to its full potential. As technology evolves, so do our services, allowing us to stay at the forefront of the industry and remain the UK’s premier wireless telecommunications infrastructure provider.

In addition, Clarke Connect, our dedicated division, specialises in providing tailored connectivity solutions to meet the growing demands of modern communication networks. Together, Clarke Telecom and Clarke Connect work seamlessly to deliver innovative and reliable services to our clients.