PMO Lead - Telecoms Infrastructure/Fibre & Civils
Location: London
Working: Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days home
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience but inside IR35, potential to perm.
Immediate Start required.
Environment
Telecoms / Fibre / FTTH / FTTx / Fibre Optic / Cabling / Civils / OSP / Network Deployment / Infrastructure / Utilities / Construction
We are looking for an experienced PMO Manager to lead the PMO function across a major telecoms infrastructure programme, covering fibre, cabling and civils delivery.
This is a senior PMO role where you will provide the governance, planning, reporting and project controls needed to ensure a large-scale infrastructure programme is delivered effectively, on time and within budget.
The Role
You will establish and lead the PMO, working closely with the Programme Director, Project Managers, delivery teams, contractors and senior stakeholders.
You will be responsible for providing clear visibility of programme performance, identifying risks and issues early, and ensuring robust controls are in place across the programme.
Key Responsibilities
, Lead and develop the Programme Management Office (PMO)
, Establish and maintain PMO governance, processes and reporting standards
, Manage the Integrated Master Schedule and programme planning
, Provide accurate executive-level reporting, dashboards and KPIs
, Lead RAID, risk, issue and dependency management
, Manage programme-level change control
, Monitor programme costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance
, Track delivery, quality, safety and contractor performance
, Prepare weekly and monthly programme reporting packs
, Support Programme Boards and senior governance meetings
, Identify delivery risks, trends and issues and drive corrective action
, Work closely with Project Managers, contractors and delivery teams
, Provide programme leadership with clear information to support decision making
About You
You will have extensive PMO leadership experience gained within a large-scale infrastructure environment such as:
, Telecoms / Fibre
, Cabling / Network Infrastructure
, Civils / Construction
, Utilities or Engineering
, Major infrastructure programmes
You should have strong experience across programme governance, project controls, planning, risk management, reporting and commercial/financial control.
Experience of working with third-party contractors and suppliers would be highly beneficial.
You'll ideally have experience in:
, PMO leadership within large infrastructure programmes
, Telecoms, fibre, cabling or civils delivery
, Integrated programme planning and scheduling
, RAID and risk management
, Change control
, Programme financial management and forecasting
, Executive reporting and presentations
, Contractor performance management
, Project controls and KPI reporting
PRINCE2, MSP, APM, PMP or equivalent qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
Experienced Required: -
We're looking for someone who is organised, analytical and commercially aware, with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and provide clear, accurate information to support programme decisions.
You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced infrastructure environment and able to build strong relationships across technical, operational, commercial and executive teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PMO Manager / Senior PMO professional with a background in telecoms infrastructure, fibre, cabling, civils or major infrastructure programmes.
Apply now for full details.
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Type: Contract Location: City of London, England
Salary / Rate: £400 - £500 per day
Posted: 2026-09-14 16:06:42
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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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
Senior Solutions Architect - Networks
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Solutions Architect - Enterprise Networking to join a rapidly growing technology and organisation.
This is a senior, customer-facing role combining technical architecture, pre-sales and solution design, acting as a trusted technical advisor to enterprise customers.
Key responsibilities:
, Lead customer discovery, workshops and technical engagements
, Shape innovative, commercially viable networking solutions
, Support Sales and Account Management with new and existing opportunities
, Develop high-level designs, solution proposals and technical documentation
, Support RFPs, RFIs, tenders, presentations, demos and PoCs
, Work closely with vendors, partners and delivery teams
Looking for experience across:
, Enterprise WAN, LAN & Data Centre Networking
, Routing, Switching, Firewalls & Wireless
, SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust & Cyber Security
, Cloud Networking / Hybrid Cloud
, Network Automation, Assurance & Telemetry
, Modern campus and data centre architectures
Experience with technologies such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper Mist, Zscaler, AWS, Azure, Cisco ISE/Nexus or similar would be highly beneficial.
Professional/vendor certifications such as CCNP/CCIE are desirable but not essential.
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Salary / Rate: £95000 - £110000 per annum + + Bens
Posted: 2026-09-04 12:49:33
