Routing & Transmission Lead

Magdalene is looking to recruit an Engineering Technical Lead who will be responsible to lead on all technical requirements relating to our large scale exchange enablement works. This will include project managing the builds cradle to grave as well as leading the supporting build team. You will be responsible for all financial accounting of the projects with a view of managing stakeholders both internally and externally.
Who are we?
Magdaleneoperates as a Telecommunication Infrastructure Services Companyand ispart of the Telecom Division of M Group Services.Covering the full network lifecycle, we deliverManaged Services and Projects for both fixed and mobile infrastructure networks across the operator and utility markets.
Key responsibilities
Safety
Accountable for ensuring safe working practices are followed covering all aspects of work on your chosen projects
Ensuring all RAMS & CPPs are completed as required under CDM
Responsible for overseeing any safety incidents that may occur through to resolution
Finance
P&L ownership against budget
Timely invoicing of completed works in line with project requirements
Management of project cost centre and OPEX
GWIP accountability
Monthly financial reporting and project profitability escalation
Delivery
Planning of works to ensure all is underpinned with required dependencies (resource, permitting, access etc)
Ensuring planned works are in line with commercial requirements allowing for known attrition (Planned works £ is greater then target)
Ensure PMO resource levels are in line with budget to meet demand
Ensure all project reporting is in line with both client and business requirements (Ops reviews)
Stakeholder management covering day to day delivery activities both internal and external (Client, resource & Magdalene)
Manage interface between internal (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Infrastructure Deployment, Networking, Operations, Security, Fiber, Finance etc.) and external stakeholders (Contractors, Colo Vendors and Corporate Supply chain) to ensure on time and on budget delivery of Data Center/exchange enablement projects.
In charge of setting the projects technical direction and framework of standards and procedures.
Determines, understands and documents the Technical goals from Tender / Contract, specific requirements and the kick-off meeting documentation.
Drafting and ownership of all architectural and design Documentation
Responsible for recruiting and running multiple teams across different work streams from minor upgrades to datacentre rebuilds.
Support continuous process improvement through leading workflow updates, documenting & implementing lessons learned and sharing knowledge across delivery teams.
Close co-working relationship between different departmental heads , Operations , commercial, financial SHEQ and managing client reporting.
Leadership
Performance leadership of direct report(s) and wider team through documented monthly/quarterly 1:1
Celebrate positive performance
Support and challenge where performance and/or behaviours do not align with delivery requirements
Support growth and career progression
Monthly team meetings
Responsible for highlighting and driving business improvement and change initiatives either business led or locally driven (System improvements, process improvements, reporting etc)
Ensure all training activities are carried out within set timeframes
Responsible for ensuring time booking through FSL is accurate and signed off within set timeframes
Essential skills
Working knowledge of H&S / Environmental Legislation CDM2015 including SMSTS plus NRSWA
Experience working & leading on BT exchange enablement works
Have excellent Commercial awareness in Telecoms and able to understand the impact of certain decisions for both Magdalene & Client
Experience in previous Telecoms Projects at Senior Level
Ability to support and lead a team of Delivery managers and Coordinators
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and the capability to quickly learn about Magdalene core IT systems is essential
Ability to travel nationally as required
Engineering Degree, specialized in telecom engineering discipline with 5 years experience in Data Room / Exchange and /or Data Centre environment.
Previous people management and project management experience.
Excellent technical knowledge and skills.
Strong organisational skills.
A passion for coaching and mentoring.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience working with Power and HVAC systems as well as HV and LV switching equipment
QS background would be advantageous. (Desirable)
About The Company Why choose us?
We promise development and reward opportunities for those who have the passion, enthusiasm and work ethic to harness them. Our benefits include:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
4% matched pension scheme
2 x salary life assurance
Access to our staff discount portal
Health Cash Plan
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Recruitment referral scheme
Payroll giving
Enhanced Family Leave
Company car/Allowance
Inclusiveness
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme we welcome applications from individuals who consider themselves as having a disability or long-term health condition. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to aid your application and recruitment process.
As a gold award holder under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme , we are interested to hear from candidates who are currently serving in the military who may wish to transition to a civilian Job. We also welcome applications from Reservists, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers, ex-forces personnel and military spouses / partners.

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