Head of Streetworks

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 Head of Streetworks to join our team in Cumbria.
Location: GB, Office based with regular site visits. Hybrid working can be discussed.

Role Summary:
The Head of Streetworks will oversee the Streetworks department, building effective and lasting relationships with the Local Highways Authorities across the UK, and ensuring robust and effective processes are in operation within the business to facilitate the build whilst adhering to regulations.

Responsibilities:
Overseeing the Streetworks division, ensuring compliance is met and maintained across the function, providing data on adherence, non-conformances and areas of improvement
Developing a close relationship with local councils and highway authorities, ensuring a cohesive and effective approach to facilitate the fibre network build
Focus on mitigation of risk to the build, ensuring all documentation and permits are in place
Take the lead on non-conformances, carrying out thorough investigations, with root cause analysis and recommendations on improvements
Protecting the reputation and integrity of the Company by ensuring both direct labour, sub-contractors and external principle contractors working on our behalf are submitting and closing permits in-line with local requirements
Oversee the gathering and collation of evidence in relation to any challenges received from local authorities in relation to NRSWA and ensure in the timely submission of such evidence to the required authority.
Provide expertise and successfully challenge Defects, S74 & FPNs where applicable in order to mitigate cost
Delivery of training and coaching of teams to upskill them in all areas of Streetworks
Working with both direct labour staff and sub-contractors, delivering compliance data and implementing improvement plans
Working closely with the HSEQ and Build teams for performance improvement measures
Ensure that data, reports and presentations are compiled to effectively monitor performance and improvements
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with teams across the Group, ensuring seamless collaboration for successful workstream and project delivery
Adherence to health and safety within the business#

Requirements:
At least 5 years experience in a similar role
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Expertise in NRSWA and understanding of applying the regulations
Significant experience of stakeholder management and engagement
Proven experience of leading a team and promoting a culture of high-performance
Operational and industry experience within Telecoms ideally but will consider candidates from a Civil Engineering or other utility sector background
Full valid driver licence

Company Benefits: Competitive package details available on request
Vehicle provided
Life insurance scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Training and Development opportunities
Excellent Career progression opportunities

Additional Information:
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and requirements. The nature of the organisation is such that it will evolve as it operates and the nature of duties, tasks, knowledge and skills required for this post may develop and change in time.

Viberoptix is an equal opportunities employer.

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