Delivery Manager

CityFibre ,
Reading, Berkshire

Overview

Job Description

HELP BRITAIN STAY CONNECTED It's a strange time, but lockdown has shown us how important robust connectivity is for bringing people together. That's why we're continuing to work hard to deliver the digital infrastructure the nation needs to bounce back quickly. We might be on lockdown, but we're not standing still - now, more than ever, we need talented teams to design and deliver Gigabit Cities across the UK. With a 4 billion investment programme underway and plans to deliver full fibre to 8 million premises, now is the perfect time to get involved. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? Location: Reading Our network projects are transforming cities, delivering superfast Fibre to homes and businesses. We're looking for a determined Delivery Manager to own project builds, meet challenging targets and achieve KPIs, all to release Ready for Service homes that meet our Clients quality standards. You'll also be using your communication skills to support your City team in their growth, encouraging them to excel, as well as; * Take direct responsibility for managing Construction teams and matrix managing the Design team * Build and maintain strong relationships with Highways and collaborate with the City Manager on overall council engagement * Manage the operational relationships with all suppliers and put in place monitoring * Become the driving force behind innovative solutions for problems escalated by our Contract Partners * Champion excellence in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality * Find ways to streamline our processes and discover new ways of being more efficient WHAT WILL YOU BRING? You'll have experience managing Contract Partners, Capital Budgets, Construction, and ideally, Fibre Networks. You're a proven leader and motivator, able to progress people and communicate across all levels of our business. You'll represent our business in everything you do, so you'll share our passion for connecting cities, as well as; * Civil Engineering experience * Fibre Optic experience * NRSWA Street Works Supervisor Certification, Units 1, 10-16 * Experience in a similar local-market driven business * Experience of CRM systems such as Salesforce WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Salary: 50,000- 60,000 Join our talented team and bring Britain up to speed - our country currently ranks 36th for internet speed, but you'll help drive us into the top five. With your ambitious ideas, you'll reduce customer costs and shape a superfast network for a super-connected society. Our internet is 20 times the speed of our competitors, so you'll be setting the standard for innovation and leading in the market. You'll also receive benefits including 25 days' holiday, a day off on your birthday, car allowance, bonus and private healthcare.