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Role Overview

Reporting to the Build Manager you will be responsible for leading your team of Cable Technicians with the pre-enablement of existing fibres, splicing and final end to end testing. Ensuring the compliance of safety regulations, quality standards and working closely with other departments to ensure projects are successfully delivered.

Responsibilities
Maintaining all daily objectives set by the Build Manager
Main focal point for all direct labour and subcontractors for problem solving
Determine the resource requirements for the completion of all works
Assign roles, tasks and responsibilities to complete all tasks
Close working relationship with the Build Coordinator for accurate recording of all workstreams
Management/supervision of all operatives, subcontractors and associated plant
Management and liaison with the QC team for the accurate recording of all pictorial evidence, supplied by the subcontractors and direct labour
Regular reviews of project status ensuring all options have been considered and evaluated to improve construction performance
Challenging the commercial team to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective approach is used to deliver outstanding projects
Promoting near miss and Positive Intervention NCN reporting
Strong leadership with employees on site
Efficient communication and engagement with supply chain
Control of site environmental issues
Development of strong team working relationships
Ensuring all project KPI`s and KPM`s are achieved
Uploading documents to company systems in line with business requirements
Developing accurate project programmes for weekly updates
Ensuring compliance to procedures through weekly/monthly returns
Cost risk management and early identification of problematic issues on site
Ownership of projects, costs, programmes, documentations, site activities and procurement
Weekly submission of information, including weekly timesheets, material sheets and plant and site checklists
Collection of data for Divisional coordinators including scheme drawings of layout, sections and construction details Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Experience working and supervising fibre engineers on Virgin Media contracts (desirable)
NRSWA accreditation to supervisory level (essential)
PIA accreditation - K8 and SA001 (essential)
Passive Optical Network build understanding
Valid UK driving licence held for 2 years or more with no more than 6 points on licence (essential)
Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture
Trustworthy and ethical approach, exercising discretion where required
Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence
Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service
Experience in a fast paced, national and multi-site business
Self-starter who can priorities a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook/Word/Excel) Salary & Benefits
Car allowance or company vehicle
25 days holiday + bank holidays
3x life assurance
Employee Assistance Program (discount from high street retailers)
Private healthcare
Free eye test vouchers
Employee referral scheme
Pure Gym discount
Virgin Media - 'My Rates' discount
Occupational Health
Access to apprenticeships

Svella Connect is a leading provider of telecoms and digital infrastructure, building and installing high-speed broadband networks to help connect businesses and residents with full-fibre internet. With depots in Warrington, Leeds and Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, we are a leading contractor for telecoms and internet providers such as Virgin Media and carry out a range of projects across Yorkshire, Midlands and the North West.

Our vision is to be the employer of choice in the industry by investing in long-term growth, introducing technology, innovation and developing efficient ways of working to ensure excellent service for our clients and their customers