RAN Deployment Lead

mecs communications

Newbury

Hybrid

GBP 83,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

mecs communications is recruiting for a contract RAN Deployment Lead to manage end-to-end delivery of mobile network sites within a major UK programme. You will coordinate design, acquisition, build and activation across multiple suppliers while maintaining governance, safety and quality standards.

The role requires SC Clearance eligibility, 4+ years in RAN deployment, and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure on-time delivery and successful transfer into operations.

Qualifications

4+ years' RAN deployment experience.
End-to-end mobile network site delivery experience.
Eligible to obtain SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of RAN sites from nomination through to transfer into operations.
Collaborate with delivery partners to design, acquire, build & activate network sites.
Ensure sites are delivered against agreed programme plans, budgets & quality requirements.
Engage supporting teams & stakeholders to ensure successful site delivery.
Manage interdependencies between internal teams, suppliers & delivery partners.

Skills

RAN Deployment

Radio Access Network

Site Delivery

Mobile Networks

Design

Acquisition

Build

Site Activation

Delivery Partners

Supplier Management

Programme Delivery

Health & Safety

Governance

Budget Management

Forecasting

Stakeholder Management

Operational Handover

Job description

RAN Deployment Lead

Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) | Newbury & Remote | Contract | SC Clearance Eligibility Required

Role Type

Temporary, Contract, Full-Time, Inside IR35

Duration

Initial 12 months with potential for extension

Umbrella Assignment Rate

£36 per hour

Location

Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) | Newbury & Remote

Role

Deployment Lead, RAN Deployment Lead, Telecoms Deployment Manager, Site Delivery Manager

Objective

Deliver end-to-end RAN site deployment from nomination through to operational handover across a major UK mobile network transformation programme

Key Skills

RAN Deployment, Radio Access Network, Site Delivery, Mobile Networks, Design, Acquisition, Build, Site Activation, Delivery Partners, Supplier Management, Programme Delivery, Health & Safety, Governance, Budget Management, Forecasting, Stakeholder Management, Operational Handover.

Overview

@mecscomms is recruiting for an experienced contract RAN Deployment Lead to support a major UK mobile network transformation programme, delivering the build & upgrade of mobile network sites across a regional portfolio.

Working within a large-scale, multi-partner RAN deployment environment, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of RAN sites from nomination through design, acquisition, build & activation to successful transfer into operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mobile telecoms deployment professional to join a major UK network programme focused on improving coverage, connectivity, reliability & customer experience.

Purpose

Own & drive the successful end-to-end delivery of RAN sites across an assigned regional portfolio, coordinating internal teams, suppliers & delivery partners to ensure sites are designed, acquired, built, activated & transferred into operations safely, on time, within budget & to the required quality standards.

Technology / Delivery Environment

Radio Access Network (RAN)
UK Mobile Network Infrastructure
RAN Site Deployment
Network Build & Upgrade
Site Design
Site Acquisition
Site Build
Site Activation
Operational Handover
Regional Site Portfolios
Multi-Supplier Delivery
Delivery Partner Management
Health & Safety
Programme Governance
Budget & Forecast Management
Delivery Reporting
Network Transformation

Core Activity

Manage end-to-end delivery of RAN sites
Drive sites from nomination through to operational handover
Coordinate design, acquisition, build & activation activities
Manage suppliers & delivery partners against agreed plans
Manage regional site delivery milestones & dependencies
Identify & resolve delivery risks, issues & dependencies
Manage site costs against budgets & forecasts
Maintain governance, reporting & programme visibility
Ensure Health & Safety compliance throughout delivery
Drive quality & right-first-time delivery

Responsibilities

Take ownership of RAN sites from nomination through to transfer into operations
Collaborate with delivery partners to design, acquire, build & activate network sites
Ensure sites are delivered against agreed programme plans, budgets & quality requirements
Engage supporting teams & stakeholders to ensure successful site delivery
Manage interdependencies between internal teams, suppliers & delivery partners
Identify, escalation & resolve issues that place delivery plans at risk
Ensure appropriate governance & reliable reporting is maintained across the delivery lifecycle
Communicate delivery progress, risks & issues into the wider programme & dependent partner organisations
Manage site costs against agreed budgets & forecasts
Ensure suppliers & partners comply with Health & Safety obligations, policies & regulatory requirements
Monitor supplier performance against agreed plans, KPIs & delivery targets
Use data & insight to make informed delivery decisions & resolve operational issues
Drive a quality-focused, right-first-time approach to site deployment

Deliverables

Successful end-to-end delivery of assigned RAN sites
Sites delivered in line with agreed programme milestones
Effective coordination of design, acquisition, build & activation
Delivery partners performing against agreed plans & targets
Site costs controlled against budget & forecast
Effective management of delivery risks, issues & dependencies
Robust governance & accurate programme reporting
Compliance with Health & Safety standards
High-quality, right-first-time site delivery
Successful transfer of completed sites into operations

Working Environment

Major UK Mobile Network Transformation Programme
Large-scale RAN Deployment
Hybrid Working
Multi-Supplier & Delivery Partner Environment
Network Build & Upgrade Programme
Collaborative Engineering, Delivery & Operations Teams

Candidate Profile

Must possess a minimum of 3 years' experience working within RAN deployment programmes, coordinating multiple suppliers & delivery partners to deliver mobile network sites through the deployment lifecycle.

You will combine practical RAN deployment knowledge with strong delivery management, supplier management & stakeholder engagement skills, alongside technical understanding of one or more key areas of site deployment including design, acquisition & build.

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