Telecoms Construction Manager

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for Telecoms Construction Manager to become a key member of the team and have competency to deliver and manage all aspects of Telecoms installations, technical assurance, commercial and contract management within the Rail sector. The role will encompass:

Operational Comms installation including but not limited to:

• FTN, FTNx & Legacy installation experience.
• Installation and testing of fibre & Copper cabling systems.
• OTDR Testing.
• VOIP Installation and testing.
• CAT5&6 Installations.
• Disconnection and At-Risk Management.
• Telephony – Lineside SPT, PZT, ETD and Direct Line.

Competencies required:

• Must have held or currently hold CRE-Construction.
• IRSE licensed is advantageous.
• Relevant experience in Railway Telecommunications, with involvement in design and construction projects across Operational telecoms discipline.

Job Description:

• Report directly to the Lead Construction Engineer on the performance of the ATKINS Telecoms team and sub-contractors.
• Experience working on systems including SPT, PETS, Fibre & Copper systems, FTN (Fixed Telecoms Network).
• Management experience overseeing Grip stage 4-8.
• Experience on Re-signalling projects interfaced with Telecoms.
• Plan and manage Telecoms projects throughout the complete project lifecycle using Network Rail’s GRIP and PACE delivery methodologies.
• Responsible for compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and championing the Health and Safety culture, resolving arising issues or escalating as appropriate and ensuring safe delivery in line with the corporate safety vision.
• Able to manage sub-contractors undertaking telecoms works and ability to manage an inhouse installation team.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative, professional and pro-active working relationship with delivery contractors/partners’ project management and site teams to ensure safe and successful delivery of project requirements.
• Ability to build and manage teams successfully, including mentoring and developing staff.
• Management of all staff including temporary staff to deliver projects nationally.
• Integrate with and support early design development of the works and any Design/Engineering team who undertake electrical design works, including constructability reviews, technical assessments, resource forecasting, etc.
• Briefing staff with latest technical & safety standards.
• Key experience of EIS would be an essential skill for this post.
• Successful hand back of assets to Network Rail upon completion of works.
• Prepare O&M hand back documentation interfacing with the design engineers.
• Manage all project materials through the correct procedures and make sure all materials are ordered on time.

More about us:

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a top global consultancy with over 80 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you’ll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed.

Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

Atkins, ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join.

Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

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