Project Manager Abingdon, England
Job description
We are a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTH / FTTP) company, having grown from 100 to 600 employees over the past 5 years and with circa 350,000 homes passed in the most difficult to reach rural areas, we are now looking for an experienced Project Manager to own and oversee future fibre network roll outs. The PM will be the single point of contact for the Contractor delivering our network builds (PIA and Civils) and will ensure that projects are delivered on time, to quality and to cost.
Key Accountability & Responsibilities
Manages the in-life build projects per commercial sub packages.
Administers the project plan and ensures delivery of multiple FTTP projects to time, cost and quality in a safe and compliant way.
Identifies and manages the critical path for build
Manages contractor delivery on day-to-day basis.
Work with the Head of Build on individual cost to complete exercises to ensure budgetary compliance
Health & Safety responsibility in line with Company guidelines
On-site cost, time, and quality control management
Stakeholder management - including Tier 2 Contractors, Local Authorities, Internal Gigaclear functions
Delivery forecast and reporting
Tracking of deliverables
Contractor performance management
Ensuring contractor claims for AFP are valid
Knowledge & Skills
Proven experience of delivering major programmes of work on time, on budget and to the required quality
Previous experience in delivering civils, infrastructure, utilities, telecoms preferred and fibre rollout highly desirable
Previous experience in contractor management ranging from initial setup to managing deliverables via the 3rd party.
Knowledge and previous experience of building good working relationships with Local Authorities, Highways highly desirable
Commercial mindset with a proven ability to seek out, manage and influence colleagues, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure success
Ideally an awareness and understanding of the importance of Health & Safety in a telecoms / civils build environment & an awareness of CDM.
Strong understanding of how project planning and scheduling fit into the overall business plan of operating a FTTP network.
Previous leadership experience with a desire to drive performance and encourage development.
“Gigaclear is a vibrant, fast paced, exciting company to work for. It presents new challenges every day as we grow, reaching targets we have never reached before!” - taken from our annual employee survey.
Staff rewards, benefits, and opportunities
We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all.
- Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution
- Income protection & life assurance
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days!
- Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
- Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition
- Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions
- Flexible working environment
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events
Our values
Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision, and values.
Find a way, Be committed, Do the right thing, Keep it simple.
