Overview
Senior Manager, Acquisition Services— Permanent position
Location: Central Reading with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office
At MBNL, our mission is clear: to deliver maximum value to our shareholders by managing and enhancing the UK’s best mobile network at the lowest possible cost. As the joint venture between EE and Three, two of the UK’s most recognised and innovative mobile operators, we sit at the heart of telecommunications excellence.
We’re now seeking an exceptional Senior Manager, Acquisition Services to join our dynamic Property Team and spearhead the charge in ensuring strategic and operational excellence across acquisition programmes.
Responsibilities
As Senior Manager, Acquisition Services, you’ll play a central role in translating our vision into action. Reporting to the Head of Acquisition Services, you’ll be responsible for managing a team that delivers infrastructure acquisition activities—ensuring that projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You will also cultivate a high-performance culture, managing key suppliers, improving processes, and delivering sustainable cost savings—while always maintaining a laser focus on customers, execution, and people.
* Own and deliver end-to-end acquisition projects including replacements, relocations, upgrades, and decommissions.
* Lead and manage supplier performance and third-party contracts, driving accountability and recovery plans.
* Oversee financial performance across CapEx and OpEx, identifying savings and forecasting effectively.
* Build a thriving team culture through recruitment, coaching, performance management, and engagement.
* Be a key influencer across the business—setting SLAs, sharing feedback, and challenging the status quo.
* Serve as a trusted service provider, continuously improving how we meet internal and external customer needs.
Qualifications
* An experienced Manager with natural leadership skills and a passion for people development and team excellence
* Proven experience in acquisition delivery within the telecoms or infrastructure space
* Strong knowledge of ECC legislation, T&C Planning, and wayleave management
* Deep understanding of RAN and infrastructure deployment processes
* Confidence in holding suppliers accountable and influencing senior stakeholders.
* Superb planning, communication, and relationship-building abilities
* A proactive mindset with an eye for compliance, continuous improvement, and innovation
About MBNL and Inclusion
MBNL is built on inclusion. We embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion, and seek to create an environment where everyone can flourish. Inclusion and diversity unlock innovation and help us deliver world-class infrastructure for our shareholders and their customers.
We offer flexible working arrangements, including non-standard hours, part-time, and remote working, to support your career while respecting personal priorities.
MBNL is proud to be a recipient of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award and Disability Confident accredited.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Project Management
* Industries: Telecommunications
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