Operations Manager - Telecoms

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Viberoptix Ltdare seeking an Operations Manager based in Penrith, Cumbria.

The Operations Manager will have responsibility of the designated project(s) and is responsible for ensuring that the targets are achieved to standard, deadline and budget.

Reporting to Head of Build, they will be responsible for ensuring that the management and teams that they are responsible for are performing at the highest levels and identify any gaps or training in the teams.

The Job Role:

• To manage and oversee all aspects of the project, ensuring the associated build teams are meeting KPIs and targets
• Upskill all levels of the team, promoting high performance teams, identifying training gaps and mentoring managers and supervisors
• Manage all TRR and cabling teams and liaise closely with the Senior Splicing Manager and associated office staff to ensure work is up to standard, to deadline and budget
• To support and deal with all elements of department
• To fulfil all KPIs regarding the department, including timelines, cost etc.
• Programme & Planning of works
• Overall management of TRR, Cabling and Splicing including daily liaison
• Ensure relevant Health & Safety standards are followed and achieved
• Development of team resulting in streamlining processes as required on network
• Oversee completion of works to Client’s specifications and to PIA standards (are carried out in line with acceptable handover to client) including as-built compliance / documentation
• Attend all required meetings with both Client and sub-contractors and third parties
• Chairing weekly progress meetings and recording minutes as required
• Ensuring Council permits are in place to keep works on schedule
• Co-ordination of work in line with delivery programme
• Manage client expectations on date deliveries and volume delivery targets
• Manage risk register in line with delivery programme and documentation of possible delays
• Assess, review, and mitigate commercial & contractual risks
• Monitor work production outputs closely with regular dialogue with the commercial dept.
• On site visits as required
• Meet the expectations of a Manager profile
• Support the Directors as required in other activities

The Person:

• Significant relevant experience in the telecoms industry
• Previous management experience of teams
• Demonstrable experience of motivating, managing and growing a successful team to deliver the highest possible standards
• Significant experience of planning and designing telecoms networks
• Proven ability to build strong relationships
• Excellent organisation, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience of using Microsoft Office, including MS Project
• Full valid driving licence
• Experience of working with BT/Openreach and knowledge of Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA)

Company benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Development and Training Opportunities
• Excellent Career progression opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company Life Insurance and EAP scheme

Additional Information:

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and requirements. The nature of the organisation is such that it will evolve as it operates and the nature of duties, tasks, knowledge, and skills required for this post may develop and change in time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: OM1222