Technical Delivery Manager

Telent Technology Services Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Technical Delivery Manager to oversee Land Referencing work in the Telecommunications sector. You will manage project delivery, lead business development efforts, and coordinate diverse teams. A strong background in CPOs and experience in stakeholder management is essential. The role offers a hybrid working model, with travel as needed and focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with CPOs, DCOs, TWAOs, and Hybrid Bills.
• Proven success in business development.
• Strong influencing and persuasive skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and secure Land Referencing work and ensure quality delivery.
• Coordinate between clients, engineering, design, and field staff.
• Monitor project progress, quality, and status across workstreams.

Skills

Management of CPOs

Business development

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project delivery

Job description

Telent is seeking a Technical Delivery Manager to join the Wireless Telecommunications team within the Networks Services division. This role involves working on Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) of land, contributing to our offerings in Telecommunications and Utilities markets. The position offers a hybrid working model—remote and UK-wide office travel as needed. A full UK driving license is highly advantageous.

The Technical Delivery Manager will be responsible for securing Land Referencing work and ensuring high-quality service delivery to Telecoms and Utility clients, adhering to timelines and budgets.

What you'll do:

• Support and lead business development opportunities.
• Identify and secure new Utility projects.
• Manage commercial and financial aspects of utility projects.
• Develop and implement best practices for land assembly/referencing services.
• Coordinate between clients, engineering, design, and field staff.
• Participate in project and customer meetings.
• Manage delivery actions arising from customer or third-party meetings.
• Ensure technical excellence in land assembly, application documents, and related services.
• Handle escalations per contractual procedures.
• Track project progress, quality, and status across workstreams.
• Implement quality assurance measures aligned with client needs.
• Monitor QEHS and contractual performance.
• Create project-specific QEHS documents.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver technical training for utility-focused teams.
• Provide technical expertise across utility programs.
• Promote and grow Land Referencing services.
• Support business development and new team training.
• Assist delivery partners to meet project goals.
• Escalate issues internally and to clients when necessary.
• Drive innovation, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with processes, resource plans, budgets, and client requirements.
• Manage scope changes according to company processes.

Who you are:

You are a proactive manager with experience in Land Referencing and CPOs, with a proven track record in winning contracts within Utilities or Telecommunications. You excel at coordinating diverse teams, managing stakeholders, and delivering high-quality projects. Your communication skills and customer focus enable effective leadership and continuous improvement. Attention to detail, commercial acumen, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Key requirements:

• Experience with CPOs, DCOs, TWAOs, and Hybrid Bills.
• Proven success in business development.
• Knowledge of legal interests/rights/restrictions.
• Strong influencing and persuasive skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Supportive of technical business development and bids.
• Customer-focused with stakeholder management skills.
• Utility training background.
• Experience managing utility work packages within a Network services environment.
• Experience in financial and commercial management.

What we offer:

A dynamic career with opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Benefits include:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, with buy/sell options.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to flexible benefits.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Discounts through Telent Reward scheme.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to reach their potential.