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 @mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology @mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business. 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Type: Contract Location: Newbury, England Start: ASAP Duration: 12 months+ Salary / Rate: £30.00 - £36.00 per hour Posted: 2026-09-14 14:14:39