Fibre Operations Manager - Ref: 3211

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Position: Fibre Operations Manager – Network Build

Salary:Competitive

Location: Home Counties/Midlands

Company introduction:

Comex2000 UK Ltd is a well-established major strategic partner of choice within the telecommunication sector, specialising in network installation and maintenance and are one of Gigaclear’s preferred contract partners.

At Comex2000 UK we believe that the diversity of our workforce adds to the company culture, embracing the various experiences and perspectives of our employees. We continue to drive diversity and encourage opportunities for employment through our close partnerships with ex-military and women engineering institutions.

We want to continue building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse culture of our customers and community.

We believe that our dedication to the continuous investment in people and technology keeps us at the forefront of the telecommunications industry. This approach has allowed us to grow both in culture and size.

We are on the look-out for an enthusiastic, professional and customer-oriented individuals who can join and strengthen our ever-growing team.

Job summary:

We currently have an exciting new role as an Fibre Operations Manager based across the Home Counties/Midlands.

The Fibre Operations Manager will head up a hybrid team of in house and sub-contractors to deliver a programme of works across the Home Counties/Midlands regions, mainly within the Gigaclear Work Stream.

Principal duties include working with the operations/planning and commercial teams to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective approach is used to deliver an outstanding level of service whilst maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality.

With assistance from the operations/planning and commercial teams you will also demonstrate and develop financial controls that detail profit and loss and detailed cost to complete reports for each scheme.

The role will always include both upward and downward reporting within Comex 2000 and the client providing clear and precise direction at all levels.

Your main activities will include:

· Responsible for the installation of telecoms FTTH infrastructure; including cabling, splicing and testing.

· Overseeing all activities and staff to ensure that design, procurement, financial control and site activities are managed to the highest standards in all areas of delivery.

· Ownership of the fibre and PIA elements of the projects, design, costs, programme, documentation, site activities, procurement etc.

· This includes working closely with our project teams, to ensure that technical requirements are understood and met.

· Management of testing, accuracy of test results.

· Interpret contract commitments.

· Produce BOQ for new build designs in collaboration with the planning and commercial teams.

· Manage client/contractor expectations within the context of Gigaclear and their commitment to continuing our longstanding relationship with this client.

· Ensuring that the key deliverables within each stage of the projects are being administered to the highest quality.

· Ensuring proper interpretation of the drawings and plans are established and the delivered solutions meet and exceed the expectations of the client.

· Working with the client to enable the most efficient and cost-effective approach in delivering outstanding programs of work, while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety & quality.

· Demonstrate and develop financial controls that detail profit and loss and cost to complete reports for each project within the programme.

· Development of strong team working relationships.

· Ensuring all project KPI’s and KPM’s are achieved.

· Produce safe and efficient RAMS.

· Participates in team meetings and provides regular on-site project presence.

· Bring innovative ideas.

Skills & Qualifications required:

· An industry applicable qualification to degree level is very desirable.

· Telecoms Industry knowledge is essential, particularly FTTx build.

· Experience with Fibre deployment using the BT PIA duct network with a view to Recruit, train and manage PIA admin staff as business demands grow.

· OTDR Experience – EXFO, CMA NETTEST, ANRITSU, NOYES or similar.

· Working knowledge of Straight Line Diagrams and Fibre Allocation Sheets.

· Experienced with the use of Fusion splicing – Fujikura 60s, 70s or similar.

· Working experience of GPON or XGSPON networks.

· Ability to create H&S documentation, progress reports and tracking documentation.

· Experienced in engaging suppliers with an eye on new technology within the industry.

· Strong Understanding of Fibre networks to facilitate in Fibre fault finding and repair.

· Regular communication with PM and contractor.

· GIS knowledge is desirable.

· Commercial and contractual awareness.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft packages.

· Ability to work with minimum supervision with a proactive and self-motivated mindset.

· Able to organise yourself and others workload.

· Able to work in a strong team environment.

· An excellent communicator.

· A high level of diplomacy and customer focused.

· Excellent time-management skills

Company benefits:

We offer competitive pay, and 28 day’s holiday a year (inclusive of bank holidays). In addition, you will get access to:

· A generous contributory pension scheme

· Opportunities for career progression

· Development and training

· Heavily discounted benefits to Virgin Media products Including Broadband and TV services.

· Access to Virgin Tribe ID which allows you to take advantage of exclusive events, shopping deals, giveaways and travel discounts.

· Refer a friend scheme which offers a cash bonus to employees.

Privacy Notice:

Please review our privacy notice before applying by following the link below:

https://www.comex2000uk.com/job-applicant-privacy-notice

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• No