Cabling & Survey Team Lead (Internal Only)

Wessex Internet

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 35,000 - 37,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary 34.5k–36.5k

Holiday allowance 25 days + BH

Private medical + life cover

Cycle to Work

Tech purchase scheme

Enhanced family leave

Staff broadband discount 75%

High street discounts

Team socials

Career development

Job summary

Wessex Internet is seeking a Cable & Survey Team Lead to guide a team of Cable & Survey Engineers in surveying, cabling and as-built data capture for our full-fibre network. You will oversee safety, quality and productivity, coordinate daily field activity, run surveys and route assessments, and liaise with project managers, planning and contractors.

The role offers a competitive salary (£34,500 - £36,500), generous holiday, private medical insurance, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

Experience in fibre installation, cabling, surveying or FTTP delivery within the telecommunications industry.
Strong knowledge of overhead and underground network infrastructure, including Openreach PIA and fibre network construction.
Previous team leadership experience with the ability to lead and develop engineers while remaining hands-on in the field.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, maps, specifications and network designs with strong practical problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills with confidence to work with colleagues, contractors, customers and landowners.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of Cable & Survey Engineers, setting safety, quality, productivity and professional standards.
Coordinate daily field activity and ensure planned work is completed efficiently while escalating risks early.
Carry out and oversee surveys and route assessments, including ducts, chambers, overhead and underground infrastructure work.
Install and supervise fibre and sub-duct cabling across Openreach PIA infrastructure following standards.
Provide hands-on technical guidance and problem-solving on site and escalate where needed.
Maintain accurate records and communicate with supervisors, Project Managers, Planning, Connections, contractors, customers and landowners.

Skills

Field leadership

Fibre installation

Surveying

Safety & quality

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Full UK driving licence

Towing entitlement

PIA accreditations SA001, SA002, S7 or S8

NRSWA Signing, Lighting & Guarding / Operative Unit 2

IPAF and working-at-height training

Fibre, telecoms, surveying or Street Works qualifications

WJA certification for jetting ops

Job description

At Wessex Internet, we're on a mission to connect rural communities with fast, reliable full-fibre broadband. As a Cable & Survey Team Lead, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver our network safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is a hands-on field leadership role, leading a team of Cable & Survey Engineers while remaining actively involved in surveying, cabling, technical problem-solving and as-built data capture. You'll be responsible for setting the right standards across safety, quality and productivity, while working closely with our Construction Operations and office-based teams.

What would you get as a Cable & Survey Team Lead with Wessex Internet:

A salary between £34,500 - £36,500, dependent on experience.
25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
Private medical insurance & life assurance.
Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes.
Enhanced family leave policies.
Staff broadband discount (75%).
High street discounts on 100+ brands.
Summer & Christmas team socials.
Career development opportunities - Whether you want to lead a team or learn new skills, we'll support your growth in our fast-moving business.

Key Responsibilities as a Cable & Survey Team Lead:

Lead and support a team of Cable & Survey Engineers, setting clear expectations around safety, quality, productivity and professional standards.
Coordinate daily field activity, ensuring planned work is completed efficiently while identifying and escalating risks or potential job failures early.
Carry out and oversee surveys and route assessments, including inspections of ducts, chambers, overhead and underground infrastructure and identifying suitable installation routes.
Install and supervise fibre and sub-duct cabling, working across Wessex Internet and Openreach PIA infrastructure and ensuring agreed technical and Street Works standards are followed.
Provide hands-on technical guidance and problem-solving, supporting engineers on site and making appropriate decisions where work needs to be adapted or escalated.
Maintain accurate records and communication, capturing survey, installation and as-built information and liaising with supervisors, Project Managers, Planning, Connections, contractors, customers and landowners.

What we’re looking for from our next Cable & Survey Team Lead:

Experience in fibre installation, cabling, surveying, construction or FTTP delivery within the telecommunications industry.
Strong knowledge of overhead and underground network infrastructure, ideally including Openreach PIA and fibre network construction.
Previous team leadership experience, with the ability to lead and develop engineers while remaining hands-on in the field.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, maps, specifications and network designs, with strong practical problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues, contractors, customers and landowners.
A proactive and safety-focused approach, with good IT skills and the flexibility to work outdoors, including at height and in varying weather conditions.