Streetworks Specialist

Fibrus

YOUR MISSION JOB TITLE: Network Maintenance Manager  JOB LOCATION: NI TERMS: Permanent, full time       THE JOB  We are looking for a Network Maintenance Manager to take the lead in ensuring the Network Maintenance department is resourced and prepared to respond maintenance activities on the telecoms network.   This is a hands-on position with high level of competency required. The candidate will be expected to hold a high level of ownership for their area of responsibility and will include  weekend work on a rota basis. YOUR PROFILE WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? * Managing the Network Maintenance team, ensuring achievement of KPIs, management of staff, training and any employee related issues * Upskill all levels of the team, promoting high performance teams, identifying training gaps and mentoring team members * Developing a team and processes to maximise effectiveness and efficiency of labour, ensuring Network Maintenance work is prioritised, responded to and dealt with in line with SLAs * Ensure all necessary cross-functional resources are identified and ensure that all resources understand their roles and accept their responsibilities * Managing the standby callout rota and ensuring appropriate resources are made available at all times * Attend fault location and complete any make safe/survey actions when required. * Identify fault, cause of fault and works required to restore service and record details of  damage identified.   * Programme and planning of works outside of Network Maintenance to assist other departments * Oversee completion of works to specifications and to PIA standards, attending site where required   * Using appropriate systems, tools and techniques, establish and manage an effective reporting structure to measure and track performance * Ensure data is captured accurately and financial information is provided to appropriate departments * Liaising with management and providing reports on Network Maintenance works and any issues * Liaising with the network owner, ensuring deadlines are met, within budget and works up to standard * Ensure relevant Health & Safety standards are followed and achieved, including but not limited to SSRAs, Street works, audits, inspections, investigations etc.  * Development of team resulting in streamlining processes as required on network * Attend all required meetings with both network owner and sub-contractors and third parties * Manage risk register in line with delivery programme and documentation of possible delays * Assess, review, and mitigate commercial & contractual risks * Monitor work production outputs closely with regular dialogue with the commercial dept.   WHAT WILL YOU BRING? The ideal person will have a proven track record of managing reactive maintenance, people and resources to achieve client expectations in a pressurised environment. * 2+ years’ experience in a management role * Significant experience reactive maintenance management * Technically aware and ability to learn, understand and converse with technical terminology  * Significant experience of cabling and/or testing and splicing on a Fibre network, with the ability to provide sound technical advice * Proven track record of delivering to time, cost and quality * Well-developed planning and organisational skills including schedule management * Outstanding communication and inter-personal skills * Effective negotiation skills * High-level of IT literacy including experience of using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel * Experience of using GIS / Network mapping systems  * Full UK driving licence * Ability to attend site when required, including out of hours   ABOUT US Viberoptix, part of the Fibrus Group of companies, deliver specialised fibre network build solutions from design, civils activities, cabling and splicing. Our team of experienced and certified engineers are leaders in their field providing excellence in every aspect of the fibre network construction.   HOW TO APPLY To apply to join Viberoptix, please do so online and our recruitment team will be in contact with you once we’ve had a chance to have a look at your application. We wish you the best of luck and thank you for your interest in #Viberoptix.   At Viberoptix, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job, welcoming people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women, under-represented genders, individuals with disabilities, and under-represented ethnicities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working - there is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. All offers of employment with Fibrus will be subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which may include all or some of the following: references, right to work, criminal record history, professional qualifications. Fibrus Limited, Fibrus ISP, Hyperfast and Viberoptix, belong to the Infracapital group of companies. We will retain your information, for the purposes of recruitment, for a period of up to 12 months. We may also share your information with our partner organisations for the purposes of recruitment. Please email careers@fibrus.com if you do not wish us to retain your information or do not wish for us to share your information.

Fibrus

YOUR MISSION Viberoptix, part of the Fibrus Group of companies, deliver specialised fibre network build solutions from design, civils activities, cabling and splicing. Our team of experienced and certified engineers are leaders in their field providing excellence in every aspect of the fibre network construction.   We are seeking a Wayleave Officer to join our team in Cumbria.   Job Title: Wayleave Officer Location: Cumbria GB, Site based YOUR PROFILE Role Summary: As a Wayleave Officer, you will play a vital role in facilitating customer connections to the fibre infrastructure by securing wayleave permissions. You will work closely with the Wayleave Supervisor and Manager and collaborate with various internal teams to ensure the efficient achievement of wayleaves to enable installations. Your responsibilities will encompass conducting audits, negotiating agreements, and liaising with stakeholders to navigate the complexities of land ownership and consent processes.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   * Wayleave Acquisition  * Collaborate with the Wayleave Manager to obtain permissions for the installation of telecommunications apparatus on both public and private sector properties to enable customer connections. * Conduct desktop audits of pre-build areas to identify private land and determine necessary wayleave requirements. * Utilize land searches to identify ownership of private properties and secure wayleaves, easements, and landlord consents. * Will be required to obtain wayleaves onsite from the landowner as well as remotely * Negotiation & Coordination  * Negotiate wayleaves for Business Parks, Industrial Estates, and Council properties, ensuring favorable terms for the company. * Coordinate with Planning, Build, and Installations teams to update requirements and ensure all necessary planning consents, wayleaves, and listed building consents are obtained. * Liaise with public bodies, including the Department for Infrastructure, Local Councils, and Housing Associations, to facilitate effective network rollout. * Stakeholder Engagement  * Schedule and attend meetings with landowners, Councils, management agents, and other stakeholders as necessary to discuss wayleave agreements and project updates. * Serve as the primary point of contact for landlords, management agents, and solicitors regarding permissions for installations in residential and business premises. * Provide timely updates to the Wayleave Manager on progress and any issues that arise during the acquisition process. * On-Site Responsibilities  * Conduct on-site visits to obtain wayleaves, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and signed. * Work closely with the Wayleave department to understand policies and processes, maintaining compliance with all regulations.   KEY REQUIREMENTS   * Experience & Knowledge  * Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a telecommunications environment. * Previous experience as a Wayleave Officer (1+ year) is highly desirable, with a focus on negotiating wayleaves and managing land permissions. * Familiarity with the ‘Streetworks’ platform is a significant advantage for data retrieval and review. * Skills  * Strong negotiation skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders, including landowners and local authorities. * Good organizational skills, capable of managing changing priorities within tight deadlines while ensuring quality output. * Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization and with external partners. * Personal Attributes  * A proactive and results-focused attitude with a commitment to delivering outcomes and going the extra mile. * A team player who is adaptable and responsive to changes in deadlines and processes. * Confidence in asserting oneself in a professional manner while maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.   DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:    * Experience working within a legal department or knowledge of legal processes related to land use and telecommunication permissions. * Project management experience or knowledge of project management principles. * A qualification in Real Estate or related fields would be beneficial.   This role presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the successful delivery of telecommunications infrastructure projects. If you are a dedicated professional with strong negotiation and organizational skills, we encourage you to apply.

Fibrus

YOUR MISSION JOB TITLE: Network Maintenance Supervisor JOB LOCATION: Cumbria TERMS: Permanent, full time       THE JOB  We are looking for a Network Maintenance Supervisor (GB) to ensure the network maintenance of the fibre network in Cumbria. The successful candidate will have supervisory experience, along with a proven track record of fault finding and splicing on a fibre network. YOUR PROFILE WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? * To take the lead and ensure the network maintenance team are meeting KPIs and targets and are acting in line with health and safety regulations and standards, including the upkeep and maintenance of the fibre infrastructure to current PIA standards  * Attend fault location and complete any make safe/survey actions. * Identify fault, cause of fault and works required to restore service and record details of  damage identified.   * Assisting with planning crews and materials for all activities required to complete all tasks associated to restore service within the Service Level Agreement.  * Identify requirements for street work permits and ensure compliance. * Supervising engineers on site and reporting any concerns into manager  * Ensure relevant Health & Safety standards are followed and achieved, including but not limited to SSRAs, Street works, audits, inspections, investigations etc.  * Escalation of concerns relating to downtime on network, ensuring appropriate parties are aware and plan is in place to resolve  * Population of all system requirements for fault repair including (but not limited to), Field Services, SRV Population, Outage documentation, ARC GIS evidence. * Assist with completion of Post Incident Review documentation for critical outages. * Development of team resulting in streamlining processes as required on network  * Oversee completion of works are carried out in line with acceptable standards  * Attend daily operational calls with the client when required to review progress, workstack, key incidents and escalations. * Attend weekly progress meetings when required and ensure Council permits are in place to keep works on schedule  * Manage client expectations on date deliveries and volume delivery targets  * Manage risk register in line with delivery programme and documentation of possible delays  * Assess, review, and mitigate commercial & contractual risks  * Monitor work production outputs closely with regular dialogue with the commercial dept.  * Overall adherence to health and safety policies and procedures across the business    WHAT WILL YOU BRING? The ideal person will have a proven track record of managing reactive maintenance, people and resources to achieve client expectations in a pressurised environment. * At least 2 years’ experience of managing or supervising a team  Significant experience of testing and splicing on a Fibre network  Knowledge of cabling on a fibre network Experience of fault diagnostics and outage response   ABOUT US Viberoptix, part of the Fibrus Group of companies, deliver specialised fibre network build solutions from design, civils activities, cabling and splicing. Our team of experienced and certified engineers are leaders in their field providing excellence in every aspect of the fibre network construction.   HOW TO APPLY To apply to join Viberoptix, please do so online and our recruitment team will be in contact with you once we’ve had a chance to have a look at your application. We wish you the best of luck and thank you for your interest in Viberoptix.    At Viberoptix, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job, welcoming people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women, under-represented genders, individuals with disabilities, and under-represented ethnicities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working - there is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. All offers of employment with Fibrus will be subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which may include all or some of the following: references, right to work, criminal record history, professional qualifications. Fibrus Limited, Fibrus ISP, Hyperfast and Viberoptix, belong to the Infracapital group of companies. We will retain your information, for the purposes of recruitment, for a period of up to 12 months. We may also share your information with our partner organisations for the purposes of recruitment. Please email careers@fibrus.com if you do not wish us to retain your information or do not wish for us to share your information.