Senior FTTP Network Build Delivery Lead

Connect Fibre; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Company vehicle

Company pension contribution

£1,500 employee referral scheme

Family friendly support package

Generous business mileage reimbursemen

Continuous development and long-term职业

Job summary

Connect Fibre, a rapidly expanding UK fibre provider, seeks an experienced FTTP Build Delivery Manager to oversee end-to-end network builds from test rods to Ready for Service handover. You will lead the Build Team and Build Partners, champion safety and quality, and drive program delivery across multiple sites in a hybrid working model with Midlands base.

The role requires a track record in UK FTTP networks, Openreach PIA familiarity, strong leadership, and excellent project management skills

Qualifications

• Proven record of building brilliant FTTP networks in the UK fibre industry.
• Extensive knowledge of Openreach PIA for overhead and underground fibre delivery.
• Deep technical knowledge of FTTP network build methodologies and testing processes (e.g., iOLM).
• Understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations.
• Hands-on management with strong leadership to lead Build Team from the front.
• Excellent project management, problem solving, agility, and direction for the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing large FTTP Network Builds to completion, handover on time, and within budget.
• Mentor and manage the Connect Fibre Build Team; conduct 1:1s and performance reviews.
• Champion SHEQ; promote excellence in all practices for Build Leads and Partners.
• Ensure builds adhere to industry standards, safety regulations and SOPs.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders across build lifecycles.
• Identify risks/issues early and provide mitigation plans.
• Use RAID to monitor build risks; work with the PCO Officer.
• Conduct site visits with stakeholders to monitor builds on site.
• Analyse and report Build Partner performance and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Decision making

Communication

Team management

Agile

Tools

Openreach PIA knowledge

CDM regulations knowledge

PIA accreditation (all modules)

Job description

Connect Fibre, a rapidly expanding UK fibre provider, seeks an experienced FTTP Build Delivery Manager to oversee end-to-end network builds from test rods to Ready for Service handover. You will lead the Build Team and Build Partners, champion safety and quality, and drive program delivery across multiple sites in a hybrid working model with Midlands base.

The role requires a track record in UK FTTP networks, Openreach PIA familiarity, strong leadership, and excellent project management skills