RAN Deployment Lead

RAN Deployment Lead

RAN Deployment | Mobile Network Rollout |Site Delivery | Design | Acquisition | Build | Mobile Networks | Telecoms

Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) | Newbury & Remote | Contract | SC Clearance Eligibility Required


Role: Deployment Lead, RAN Deployment Lead, Telecoms Deployment Manager, Site Delivery Manager

Objective: Deliver end-to-end RAN site deployment from nomination through to operational handover across a major UK mobile network transformation programme

Key Skills: RAN Deployment, Radio Access Network, Site Delivery, Mobile Networks, Design, Acquisition, Build, Site Activation, Delivery Partners, Supplier Management, Programme Delivery, Health & Safety, Governance, Budget Management, Forecasting, Stakeholder Management, Operational Handover.

Location: Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) | Newbury & Remote

Role Type: Temporary, Contract, Full-Time, Inside IR35

Duration: Initial 12 months with potential for extension

Umbrella Assignment Rate: £36 per hour

Overview

@mecscomms is recruiting for an experienced contract RAN Deployment Lead to support a major UK mobile network transformation programme, delivering the build & upgrade of mobile network sites across a regional portfolio.

Working within a large-scale, multi-partner RAN deployment environment, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of RAN sites from nomination through design, acquisition, build & activation to successful transfer into operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mobile telecoms deployment professional to join a major UK network programme focused on improving coverage, connectivity, reliability & customer experience.

Purpose

Own & drive the successful end-to-end delivery of RAN sites across an assigned regional portfolio, coordinating internal teams, suppliers & delivery partners to ensure sites are designed, acquired, built, activated & transferred into operations safely, on time, within budget & to the required quality standards.

Technology / Delivery Environment

, Radio Access Network (RAN)
, UK Mobile Network Infrastructure
, RAN Site Deployment
, Network Build & Upgrade
, Site Design
, Site Acquisition
, Site Build
, Site Activation
, Operational Handover
, Regional Site Portfolios
, Multi-Supplier Delivery
, Delivery Partner Management
, Health & Safety
, Programme Governance
, Budget & Forecast Management
, Delivery Reporting
, Network Transformation

Core Activity

, Manage end-to-end delivery of RAN sites
, Drive sites from nomination through to operational handover
, Coordinate design, acquisition, build & activation activities
, Manage suppliers & delivery partners against agreed plans
, Manage regional site delivery milestones & dependencies
, Identify & resolve delivery risks, issues & dependencies
, Manage site costs against budgets & forecasts
, Maintain governance, reporting & programme visibility
, Ensure Health & Safety compliance throughout delivery
, Drive quality & right-first-time delivery

Responsibilities

, Take ownership of RAN sites from nomination through to transfer into operations
, Collaborate with delivery partners to design, acquire, build & activate network sites
, Ensure sites are delivered against agreed programme plans, budgets & quality requirements
, Engage supporting teams & stakeholders to ensure successful site delivery
, Manage interdependencies between internal teams, suppliers & delivery partners
, Identify, escalate & resolve issues that place delivery plans at risk
, Ensure appropriate governance & reliable reporting is maintained across the delivery lifecycle
, Communicate delivery progress, risks & issues into the wider programme & dependent partner organisations
, Manage site costs against agreed budgets & forecasts
, Ensure suppliers & partners comply with Health & Safety obligations, policies & regulatory requirements
, Monitor supplier performance against agreed plans, KPIs & delivery targets
, Use data & insight to make informed delivery decisions & resolve operational issues
, Drive a quality-focused, right-first-time approach to site deployment

Deliverables

, Successful end-to-end delivery of assigned RAN sites
, Sites delivered in line with agreed programme milestones
, Effective coordination of design, acquisition, build & activation
, Delivery partners performing against agreed plans & targets
, Site costs controlled against budget & forecast
, Effective management of delivery risks, issues & dependencies
, Robust governance & accurate programme reporting
, Compliance with Health & Safety standards
, High-quality, right-first-time site delivery
, Successful transfer of completed sites into operations

Working Environment

, Major UK Mobile Network Transformation Programme
, Large-scale RAN Deployment
, Hybrid Working
, Multi-Supplier & Delivery Partner Environment
, Network Build & Upgrade Programme
, Collaborative Engineering, Delivery & Operations Teams

Candidate Profile

Must possess a minimum of 3 years' experience working within RAN deployment programmes, coordinating multiple suppliers & delivery partners to deliver mobile network sites through the deployment lifecycle.

You will combine practical RAN deployment knowledge with strong delivery management, supplier management & stakeholder engagement skills, alongside technical understanding of one or more key areas of site deployment including design, acquisition & build.

Essential

, 4+ years' RAN deployment experience
, Delivering sites within RAN deployment programmes
, End-to-end mobile network site delivery experience
, Working across multiple suppliers & delivery partners
, Site design, acquisition and/or build
, Managing site delivery plans, milestones & dependencies
, Supplier & delivery partner management experience
, Risk, issue & escalation management
, Health & Safety obligations within site deployment
, Budget, cost & forecast management experience
, Governance & delivery reporting experience
, Stakeholder management & communication skills
, Ability to lead, make decisions, problem solve & collaborate across teams
, Using data & insight to support delivery decisions
, Eligible to obtain SC Clearance

Desirable

, Delivering large-scale UK mobile network transformation programmes
, Complex multi-vendor & multi-partner delivery environments
, Supplier performance management & KPIs
, Delivering network upgrade / modernisation programmes
, Driving right-first-time delivery & quality improvement

Key Traits

, Strong leadership & ownership mindset
, Problem-solving capability
, Delivery-focused & commercially aware
, Confident managing suppliers & delivery partners
, Collaborative & consultative
, Strong stakeholder communication
, Comfortable managing complex site portfolios
, Proactive approach to risks, issues & escalations

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